Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--use, misuse, and physiological effects. The student understands the difference between the use and misuse of different substances and how the use and misuse of substances impacts health Video Lesson

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Curriculum-aligned Grade 2 Health Education lesson video for Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--use, misuse, and physiological effects. The student understands the difference between the use and misuse of different substances and how the use and misuse of substances impacts health. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.

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Video Learning Notes

Students learned that medicines like prescription and over-the-counter drugs help the body when used correctly, but substances like alcohol, tobacco, inhalants, vaping products, and some household products can harm the body. They practiced identifying safe and unsafe behaviors, learned how to say no to harmful substances, and understood the importance of following adult instructions to stay healthy and safe.

Learning Goals

• Describe the purposes of prescription and over-the-counter drugs and their intended benefits.
• Explain the harmful effects on physical health caused by alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and dangerous substances such as inhalants, vaping products, and household products.
• Identify ways to avoid harmful substances and make healthy choices.

Curriculum Context

Grade: Grade 2

Subject: Health Education

Curriculum: TEKS