Too Good for Drugs – Grade 7

Too Good for Drugs for Grade 7 lays the groundwork for drug-free living through a fun, interactive journey of setting reachable goals, communicating effectively, making responsible decisions, building positive friendships, and refusing negative peer pressure.

In “Let’s Make a Friend,” students help the new student, Vanessa, choose a friend with the most healthy friendship qualities out of a pool of three candidates. Survey says that students who associate with others with healthy qualities are more likely to avoid risky behaviors, make healthy decisions, and stay focused on reaching their goals.

Students join Al K. Hol as he learns the consequences of alcohol use and realizes his misconceptions about alcohol cost him a spot on the baseball team and the respect of a girl he really likes. Students examine the four stages of addiction as well as the negative health risks associated with the misuse of prescription and OTC drugs. Students also examine alternatives to substance use and participating in other risky behaviors as they apply healthy strategies to overcome obstacles and handle life pressures in the game, “Goal for It!”

Home Workouts and cross-curricular activities follow each lesson so students can practice and apply the concepts developed in each lesson at home and with their peers.