Definitions of drugs Targets: To understand what a drug is. To appreciate that some drugs are legal and helpful whereas others are illegal and destructive. Key Words Drug Illegal Controlled Prescription

What is a drug?

• A drug, broadly speaking, is any substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function.

Connection

• Your teacher will give out the names of ten drugs.

• Arrange them into columns, legal or illegal.

• Rank them in order of danger.

Activation and Demonstration

• Summarise in your own words:

• Name of drug

• Effects of drug

• Risks of drug

Plenary/Homework

• Discuss the following clip;

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFHU1X1PED4&feature=related

• By next lesson bring in a list of all the drugs that you have in your household.