D.A.R.E. 5th Grade Curriculum.

Lesson

1. Purposes and Overview of D.A.R.E. Program

Goal

·         To describe the components of the D.A.R.E. program.

·         To explore the use of the D.A.R.E. Decision-Making Model to solve problems.

Objectives

·         Students will be able to say in their own words the theme of the D.A.R.E. program.

·         Students will explain the steps in the D.A.R.E. Decision-Making Model.

2. Tobacco and You

Goal

·         To help students understand the reality of low tobacco use amongst teens.

·         To help students develop basic knowledge of tobacco and its harmful effects.

Objectives

Students will use the D.A.R.E. Decision-Making Model to:

·         Identify at least five harmful effects of tobacco to the body.

·         Implement a Decision-Making Model that addresses strengths, needs and health risk in using drugs.

·         Compare and contrast "common" beliefs about tobacco use.

·         Analyze the validity of personal beliefs about tobacco use.

·         Recognize and correct personal misconceptions about tobacco use.

·         Compare their estimates of the extent of tobacco use among Adolescents with estimates reported in national surveys.

3. Smoke Screen

Goal  

·         To help students understand the role of advertising in promoting tobacco use.

·         To help students develop basic knowledge of the harmful effects of marijuana.

·         To compare and contrast the harmful effects of marijuana and tobacco on the body.

Objectives  

·         Students will be able to draw conclusions regarding the impact of advertising on the sale of alcohol.

·         Students will compare and contrast the effects of marijuana and tobacco on the body.

·         Students will practice, define and assess portions of the D.A.R.E. Decision-Making Model.

4. Alcohol and You

Goal  

·         To help students demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of alcohol facts and its harmful effects.

·         To help students understand the reality of low alcohol use among teenagers.

Objectives

Students will use the D.A.R.E. Decision-Making Model to:

·         Identify at least five harmful effects of alcohol to the body and the brain.

·         Implements a Decision-Making Model that addresses
strengths, needs and health benefits of NOT using  alcohol.

·         Compare and contrast "common" beliefs about alcohol.

·         Recognize personal misconceptions about alcohol.

·         Compare their estimates of the extent of drug use among adolescents with estimates reported in national surveys.

5. The Real Truth

Goal

·         To help students identify the harmful effects of inhalants.

·         To help students identify alternative methods to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

·         To help students evaluate alcohol advertisements and their impact promoting alcohol use among youth.

Objectives  

·         To identify harmful effects of inhalants on the body.

·         To recognize and describe the powerful effects of alcohol advertising.

·         To identify five alternatives to drug use

6. Friendship Foundations

Goal  

·         Students will demonstrate communication skills to build and maintain healthy relationships.

·         Students will demonstrate abilities to build and maintain 
healthy relationships.

Objectives  

·         Students will describe three qualities of positive friendships and social support networks.

·         Students use the D.A.R.E. Decision Making Model to 
respond to peer pressure.

·         Students will identify social support networks.

·         Students will identify the qualities of a good friend.
(National Health Standards)

7. Putting it Together

Goal  

·         Students will be able to demonstrate skills to avoid and resist pressures to use drugs. (National Health Standards 5-6)

Objectives 

·         Identify at least five ways to refuse drug offers.

·         Demonstrate confident response styles in refusing drug offers.

·         Demonstrate the ability to apply the Decision-Making process to health issues and problems individually and collaboratively.

8. Personal Action

Goal  

·         Student will identify internal pressures that influence decisions regarding drug use.

·         Students will apply the Decision-Making Process to internal pressure situations.

·         Students will synthesize material learned in their D.A.R.E. report.

Objectives  

·         Students will demonstrate decision making skills regarding internal pressure situations.

·         Students will be able to identify situations which influence internal pressure regarding substance abuse.

·         Students will compose a report that stating what they have learned in D.A.R.E. and how they plan to use it in the future.

9. Practice! Practice! Practice!

Goal

·         Students will make a commitment to be Drug Free.

·         Students will demonstrate refusal skills for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

·         Students will demonstrate knowledge of the D.A.R.E. 
curriculum.

·         Students will demonstrate knowledge of the Decision-Making Process.

Objectives 

Students will:

·         Present at least five healthy ways to express needs, wants and feelings. (National Health Standard 5-3)

·         Practice refusal and negotiation skills to enhance health. (National Health Standard 5-6)

·         Evaluate and reflect their learning in the D.A.R.E. program through the decision making process.

10. Special Event

Goal  

·         To provide an appropriate D.A.R.E. culminating activity to recognize individual achievement of all participants and to reinforce the knowledge and skills they have learned.

Objective

·         Students will participate in an appropriate D.A.R.E. culminating activity which recognizes individual achievement of all its participants and reinforces the knowledge and skills they have learned.

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