Classification of Drugs
Authored by Bronte Rose
Physical Ed
7th Grade
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Looking at this quiz content, the main topic is drug education with a focus on drug classification and factors influencing teenage substance use. This material is appropriate for grades 7-8, as it requires students to understand scientific classification systems, analyze cause-and-effect relationships, and apply knowledge of legal regulations. The core concepts students need include understanding how different drug categories affect the central nervous system - stimulants accelerate brain-body communication while depressants slow it down, and hallucinogens alter perception of reality. Students must also grasp the distinction between legal and illegal substances, comprehend specific legal requirements like age restrictions and blood alcohol limits, and analyze social factors such as peer pressure and family influence that shape teenage decision-making about substance use. The quiz demands both factual recall and the ability to categorize substances based on their physiological effects. Created by Bronte Rose, a Physical Education teacher in Australia who teaches grade 7. This quiz serves as an effective tool for assessing students' understanding of health education concepts that are integral to physical education curricula. Teachers can deploy this quiz as a formative assessment to gauge comprehension before moving to more complex topics about substance abuse prevention, or use it as a review activity to reinforce key terminology and classifications. The quiz works well for homework assignments, allowing students to consolidate their learning outside the classroom, or as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before discussions about healthy lifestyle choices. The content aligns with health education standards that require students to analyze the influence of family, peers, and media on health behaviors, demonstrate knowledge of legal and illegal substances, and understand the effects of various drugs on body systems and decision-making processes.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A stimulant is
A drug that slows down messages between the brain and the body
A drug that makes you drowsy, tired and sluggish
A drug that speeds up messages between the brain and the body
A drug that helps to fix a headache
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an example of a stimulant
Nicotine
Cocaine
Caffeine
Alcohol
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A depressant is
A drug that makes you feel depressed
A drug that effects the central nervous system by slowing down messages between the brain and body
A drug that can over-excite the brain
A drug that causes you to see imaginary things that are not real
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A hallucinogen is
A drug that distorts a persons perception of reality
A drug that gives you lots of energy
A drug that is performance enhancing and will help athletes perform better
A legal drug that you can buy over the counter
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are factors that influence teenagers use of legal drugs
Peer pressure
Spending time with your friends
Your families beliefs, culture and values
There are no factors that influence teenagers
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Of the drugs listed below, which 2 are hallucinogens?
Caffeine
Magic Mushrooms
Cocaine
LSD
Nicotine
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the legal age to purchase alcohol?
16
18
21
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