This unit is composed of lessons and activity sheets for proper use of medicines to prevent misuse and harm to the body.
Objective
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Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 4
Learning Area
Health
Content/Topic
Substance Use and Abuse
Intended Users
Learners, Students
Competencies
Describes uses of medicines
Differentiates prescription from nonprescription medicines
Describes ways on how medicines are misused and abused
Describes the potential dangers associated with medicine misuse and abuse
Describes the proper use of medicines
Explains the importance of reading drug information and labels and other ways to ensure proper use of medicines
