7_8.HEALTH.16.C

Analyze the legal consequences of the use and misuse of alcohol; tobacco; drugs, including prescription drugs; and other substances.

Grades 7-8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
legal consequencesusemisusealcoholtobaccodrugsprescription drugsother substances
Skills
  • analyze (legal consequences of use and misuse) #dok3
  • explain (legal consequences of use and misuse) #dok3
  • differentiate (between legal consequences for various substances) #dok2
  • summarize (laws and regulations regarding substance use and misuse) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify substances that have legal consequences when used or misused, such as alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs. #dok1
  • I can define what legal consequences are and list some examples related to substance use. #dok1
  • I can differentiate between legal consequences for alcohol, tobacco, and prescription or over-the-counter drugs. #dok2
  • I can summarize state and federal laws regarding the use and misuse of substances. #dok2
  • I can analyze the legal consequences of misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs. #dok3
  • I can explain how misuse of substances can result in different legal consequences depending on the substance and situation. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Understanding the legal consequences of using and misusing substances is essential for making informed decisions about personal health and safety.
  • The laws and consequences surrounding substance use and misuse exist to protect individuals and communities from harm.
Essential Questions
  • What are the legal consequences of using or misusing alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs?
  • How do legal consequences for substance use differ between various substances and situations?
  • Why do laws exist regarding the use and misuse of substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs?
  • How might legal consequences related to substance misuse impact an individual's future?
  • In what ways can understanding legal consequences influence peoples' decisions about substance use?