Drugs and Alcohol Education Discussion

 

Marryatville High School

Health and Physical Education

 

Drug and Alcohol EducationAssignment

 

Purpose

Active discussion to demonstrate your knowledge while using higher order and critical thinking.

 

Task

In groups of 2 or 3 design anactivediscussion on one of the topics below or an alternative topic that your teacher has approved.

 

Description

Research the topic of your choice and design an active discussion in your group. Your aim is to try to persuade people to change their behavior in order to directly change or not to change laws. Alternatively try to persuade people to remain the same, in an effort to counter change.You need to demonstrate your understanding of the topic and provide a 500 word summary of your discussion at the completion of your presentation. All members of your group need to make an equal contribution to the planning and presentation. You can use visual aids (pictures, powerpoint,etc) to aid your discussion. A variety of resources (minimum of 3) should be used and the inclusion of a Bibliography is essential using the Harvard referencing style.

Possible inclusions:

Ideologies

Cultural Beliefs

Politics

Cost – to individuals, government, tax payers etc…

Law

Morals

Health Implications

Other…..

 

Assignment Topics

Legalisation of Illicit Drugs

Alcohol Advertising and Sponsorship

The legal age for alcohol consumption should be increased or decreased? (Your choice)

How can fear campaigns be made effective?

·         Film clips to facilitate discussion about ‘Does fear influence behaviour’people feeling guilt, beyond help

 

Achievement Standards

A

B

C

D

E

Strand 1: Personal, Social and Community Health

 

 

 

 

 

1.1 Critically analyse contextual factors that influence their identities, relationships, decisions and behaviours.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2 Analyse the impact attitudes and beliefs about diversity have on community connection and wellbeing.

 

 

 

 

 

1.3 Evaluate the outcomes of emotional responses to different situations

 

 

 

 

 

1.4 Access, synthesise and apply health information from credible sources to propose and justify responses to health situations

 

 

 

 

 

1.5 Propose and evaluate interventions to improve fitness and physical activity levels in their communities.

 

 

 

 

 

1.6 Examine the role physical activity has played historically in defining cultures and cultural identities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments:

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Overall achievement for this task:        

                             A       B       C       D       E

 

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