
Exploring classifications of drugs in the UK - Drugs Education PSHE Lesson. Editable 24 slide PowerPoint Lesson, Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Mindfulness Activity and much more.
Learning Outcomes:
To consider the differences classification of drugs
To explore the legal classifications of 36 different drugs
To understand key aspects of the UK’s drug policy
Some Key Terms Covered
Class A, Class B, Class C, Supply, Possession, Distribution, Psychoactive Substances, Medicine Act 1986
Each Lesson Pack Contains:
☞ 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
☞ Mindfulness Extension Activities
☞ Most lessons include a Worksheet
☞ Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
☞ Teacher Notes (On some slides)
☞ Mapped against LatestStatutory Health and RSE DfE Guidance, PSHE Association & Character Education Guidance from DfE.
⟴ T5 - Drugs + Tobacco + Alcohol (Statutory Health)
⟴ N/A (Statutory RSE)
⟴ PSHE Association Theme: Health & Wellbeing KS3 H26
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