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6th Grade Lessons

The following lessons are included in the 6th grade curriculum.
Each lesson supports the Utah State office of Education Health core objectives, Character Education traits and Risk/Protective Factors. To obtain a copy of the curriculum contact your local Safe and Drug Free Schools or Prevention Specialist.

Lesson Titles

    1. Setting Goals

    2. “Brag It” Gazette

    3. Support Systems

    4. Coping With Strong Feelings

    5. Managing Anger

    6. Decision Making

    7. Choosing Good Friends

    8. Alcohol: Knowing the Facts!

    9. The Gateway Drug: Marijuana

    10. Inhalants

    11. Don’t Sport Steroids

    12. Behaviors, Habits, and Addictions

    13. The Cycle of Addiction

    14. Drugs on Trial

    15. Have I Got a Deal for You

    16. “A Perfect 10!”: Eating Disorders and Body Image

    17. Keeping Out of Trouble Part One

    18. Keeping Out of Trouble Part Two

    19. Stress Management

    20. Communication: “What I Am Really Saying”

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Submit your sucess stories, activities, or ideas to Verne [dot] Larsen [at] schools [dot] utah [dot] gov (Verne Larsen).