6.HEALTH.15.D
Describe substance abuse and addiction to alcohol, vaping products, tobacco, other drugs, and dangerous substances.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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substance abuseaddictionalcoholvaping productstobaccodrugsdangerous substances
Skills
- describe (substance abuse and addiction) #dok1
- describe (alcohol, vaping products, tobacco, other drugs, and dangerous substances) #dok1
- explain (how the use and misuse of substances impacts health) #dok2
- recognize (signs of abuse and addiction) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can describe substance abuse and addiction to alcohol, vaping products, tobacco, other drugs, and dangerous substances. #dok1
- I can describe the different types of substances that can be misused or abused. #dok1
- I can explain how using or misusing alcohol, vaping products, tobacco, and other drugs can harm health. #dok2
- I can recognize signs of substance abuse and addiction in various scenarios. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Substance abuse and addiction negatively impact physical and mental health.
- Understanding what substance abuse and addiction are helps individuals make informed decisions about substance use.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between substance use, abuse, and addiction?
- How can abusing substances like alcohol, vaping products, or drugs affect health in the short and long term?
- What are some signs that someone may be struggling with substance abuse or addiction?
- Why is it important to understand the dangers of abusing different substances?
- How can you help yourself or others make safer choices regarding drugs and other dangerous substances?