Integrated+-+Drug+Education

=On this page, you will find a list of resources that relate to our Integrated Studies topic for Term 4= = What is a drug? Definition: A drug can be defined 'as a substance that changes the way the mind or body functions (other than food, water and oxygen)' = According to the Macquarie Dictionary: A chemical substance given with the intention of preventing or curing disease or otherwise enhancing the physical or mental welfare of men or animals.

A graphic organiser to record the information that Paul Sapardanis talks about:

Smoking Advertisements from the past - View these and think about how things have changed from the 1950s to 2011

@http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/drugeducation/default.htm


 * //www.oxygen.org.au//**

http://kidshealth.org/kid/

Information for schools and students on how to call an ambulance, first aid, drug education and more.
 * Ambulance Victoria: Education **

Interactive drug and health education for primary and secondary students. An initiative of Life Education Australia, it includes links and resources for teachers and parents.
 * Healthy Harold: Life Education Australia ** - []

Children need to be educated about tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs in order to make safe decisions. Find lessons and printables to teach your students about smoking, substance abuse prevention, and health and wellness.
 * Alcohol and Drug Awareness Teacher Resources **

Information of alcohol and peer pressure
 * It's My Life: Alcohol-http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/index.html **

@http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/games/bonko_flash.html Play this game to see the effects of alcohol and tobacco on the body system

@http://www.quit.org.au/

Smoking harms nearly every organ in your body. It weakens your health throughout your life and can cause fatal diseases. The QUIT website is designed to help people stop smoking. @http://www.oxygen.org.au/resources/fact-sheets


 * Anti-smoking Letter - Writing**

Students learn facts about smoking and letter writing.

@http://www.asada.gov.au/ The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority website

@http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/researchskills/drugQuest.htm

Students write an exposition on their beliefs regarding Drug use at the Olympics.

Caffeine
@http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/factsheets/drugandalcohol/caffeine.html

@http://www.pe2000.com/caffeine.htm

@http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine

@http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/caff.html

@http://www.abc.net.au/quantum/poison/caffeine/caffeine.htm

@http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/consumerinformation/caffeine/

@http://www.howstuffworks.com/caffeine.htm

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/electronics/caffeine-videos-playlist.htm#video-3493

@http://www.energyfiend.com/caffeine-content-of-australia-and-new-zealand-drinks This website tells you how much caffeine is in the drinks sold in Australia and New Zealand. You can compare mg of caffeine per 100ml.

In short, caffeine from coffee travels through the blood stream to the brain where it stimulates the central nervous system temporarily, thus making one feel more alert. Read more: [|http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_does_coffee_stimulate_your_nervous_system#ixzz1d6UXJKJh]

__**The Central Nervous System**__

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/nsdivide.html#cns

@http://kidshealth.org/misc/movie/bodybasics/bodybasics_brain.html

@http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=152&id=2612 @http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/drugs/mouse.html See how the brain is affected by looking at this animation created by Utah University.