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 4 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 some drugs require a prescription because they need to be used carefully under a doctor’s guidance. They identified differences between prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and dangerous substances like inhalants and vaping products. They practiced recognizing safe use versus misuse and understood how misuse can harm health. These skills help students make healthy choices and keep themselves safe.

Learning Goals

• Explain why some drugs require a prescription.
• Identify the differences between prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, other drugs, and dangerous substances, including inhalants, vaping products, and household products.

Curriculum Context

Grade: Grade 4

Subject: Health Education

Curriculum: TEKS