Ready or Not, Here Comes High School

Introduction

Times are changing and as eighth graders in a few short months you will be graduating middle school to enter the high school world. Things are going to become very different, peer pressure and temptation will become something you need to conquer everyday during high school. You will need to figure out whether 'yes' or 'no' will be the right answer to many of the obstacles that come your way. Now it's time to test out your knowledge and learn more about drugs and alcohol.  

Task

Objectives:

  • Learn more about alcohol and drugs
  • Learn when to say 'no' to peer pressure
  • Provide the students quality information that will be needed in high school
  • Perpare them for High School obstacles

 

PURPOSE AND GOALS:   

 Two games will be played during this sections, 'RUN! True or false' which will be played outside and bingo which will be used to test knowledge. 'RUN! True and False' will be used to test knowledge before the lesson actually begins. On the other hands, bingo will be used to test what they have learned.

Process

Step One: RUN! True or False game. As a class we will walk out to one of the sports field to play this game. There will be a green flag on one side of the field and a red flag on the other side of the field while all kids stand in the middle. A teacher or myself will be holding a handful of alcohol and drug flashcards that have true or false questions on them. If you believe the answer is true, run to the green flag. If you believe that answer is false, run to the red flag. This game will allow me to see what you already know and to see what we need to cover more while during this section. So, bring your best running shoes and get ready to run!

Step Two: PowerPoint. The next class will be used to go over information that needs to be reviewed and needs to be learned. This is where you will listen to quick and small lectures, watch informational videos, and ask any questions that you have. Do not hesitate to ask questions!

Step Three: Bingo. There will be vocabulary words and 'yes' and 'no' placed in various spots on a bingo board. Students will each have their own bingo board and bingo chips to play the game. I will read the same flashcards that were used for the RUN! True or False game. You will place a chip on the spot in which they believe is the answer. The first person to get bingo will receive a prize. There will be two winners for every game and at the end of the game anyone who did not win, will be given a few questions to answer. If you answer correctly, you will also receive a prize.  Don't forget to use your classmates for extra help!

Evaluation

ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION/RUBRIC:   

                                                                                                                                                     

   

 

   

    

BEGINNING

   

    

DEVELOPING

   

    

ACCOMPLISHED

   

    

EXAMPLARY

   

    

SCORE

   
   

 

   

Collaboration

   

    

Student     did not talk to students or anyone in the class.  

   

    

 Student talked very little     to their classmates

   

    

 Student collaborated and     worked well with others.

   

    

Student     constantly helped and asked questions among her classmates.  

   

    

 

   
   

 

   

Understanding

   

    

Student     showed little to no understanding after the first activity and PowerPoint

   

    

Student     showed some understanding  after the     first activity and PowerPoint.

   

    

Student     demonstrated understanding during Bingo by listening during the PowerPoint     and the first activity.

   

    

Student     understood much more after paying close attention during first two     activities which showed during Bingo.

   

    

 

   
   

 

   

Participation    

   

    

Student participated very     little during games and sat quietly during PowerPoint.  

   

    

Student participated during     games but sat quietly during PowerPoint.

   

    

Student     participated actively during games and      was active during PowerPoint lesson.  

   

    

Student     was enthusiastic while participating during the games and PowerPoint.

   

    

 

   
   

 

   

    

 

   

    

 

   

    

 

   

    

 

   

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Teacher's   Comments:

          

Conclusion

RUN! True or False and Bingo is meant to be fun but you're also here to learn about drugs and alcohol. Therefore, ENJOY the game and work together! In the end, everyone wins. Play games and learn information you will need in the near future, what could be better?!

Credits

Resources used for and during this lesson!

 

 

Teacher Page

This project will last for the duration of one week!

Have fun and enjoy!