6.HEALTH.15.B
Compare and contrast examples of prescription and over-the-counter drug labels.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
Standard Unwrapping
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prescription drugsover-the-counter drugsdrug labels
Skills
- compare (prescription and over-the-counter drug labels) #dok2
- contrast (prescription and over-the-counter drug labels) #dok2
- identify (key information on drug labels) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify the types of information found on prescription and over-the-counter drug labels. #dok1
- I can compare similarities and differences between prescription and over-the-counter drug labels. #dok2
- I can contrast the purposes, warnings, and instructions on prescription versus over-the-counter drug labels. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Understanding how to read and interpret drug labels helps students make safe and informed health decisions.
- Comparing prescription and over-the-counter drug labels empowers students to recognize the differences in medication use and instructions.
Essential Questions
- What information is found on prescription drug labels compared to over-the-counter drug labels?
- How can reading drug labels help you use medicine safely?
- Why does understanding both prescription and over-the-counter drug labels matter for your health?
- What are the key similarities and differences between prescription and over-the-counter drug labels?
- How can you apply information from drug labels to make healthy personal choices?