Contents:
1. Health ,Grade 8, Quarter 4 - Module 1: Addiction?No Way!.
2. Health ,Grade 8, Quarter 4 - Module 2: Impact of Cigarette Smoking.
3. Health ,Grade 8, Quarter 4 - Module 3: Battle Against Bottle.
4. Health ,Grade 8, Quarter 4 - Module 4: Better Choices, Better Life.
5. Health ,Grade 8, Quarter 4 - Module 5: Vices-Free Life: A Goal.
Objective
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 8
Learning Area
Health
Content/Topic
Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse (Gateway Drugs: Cigarette and Alcohol)
Intended Users
Educators, Learners
Competencies
Discusses gateway drugs
Identifies reasons why people smoke cigarettes
Analyzes the negative health impact of cigarette smoking; describes the harmful short- and long-term effects of cigarette smoking on the different parts of the body; discusses the dangers of mainstream, second hand and third hand smoke; explains the impact of cigarette smoking on the family, environment, and community
Identifies reasons for drinking and for not drinking alcohol
Analyzes the negative health impact of drinking alcohol; describes the harmful short- and long-term effects of drinking alcohol; interprets blood alcohol concentration (bac) in terms of physiological changes in the body
Explains the impact of drinking alcohol on the family, and community
Discusses strategies in the prevention and control of cigarette smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages; apply resistance skills in situations related to cigarette and alcohol use; follows policies and laws in the family, school and community related to cigarette and alcohol use
Suggests healthy alternatives to cigarettes and alcohol to promote healthy lifestyle (self, family, community)
