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🔗 Part 1: Match the drug to its definition and an effect on hauora

Draw a line from each number to the correct letter.

1. Caffeine
2. Nicotine
3. Alcohol
4. Sugar (added)
5. Cannabis
6. Technology / screen use
A. A stimulant found in coffee, tea and chocolate. Can cause increased alertness, sleep problems and anxiety when overused.
B. An addictive chemical in tobacco products. Raises heart rate and can lead to dependence and long‑term lung and heart harm.
C. A depressant that lowers inhibition and coordination; heavy use can damage the liver and increase injury risk.
D. Added sweeteners in foods and drinks. Excess causes tooth decay, weight gain and energy crashes affecting mood and hauora.
E. A psychoactive drug that can change perception and memory; some users develop dependence and mental health effects.
F. Not a substance but a behavioural addiction. Excessive use can harm sleep, relationships, and emotional well‑being.

✏️ Part 2: Short answers & reflection

7. List three ways excessive sugar intake can affect your hauora (physical, mental or social):
8. Why might too much phone or social media use make it harder to sleep? (one or two sentences)
9. Conversion question: A can of drink lists 36 g of sugar. How many teaspoons is that? Show one line of working.
10. Research question: Visit the Ministry of Health NZ website to research cannabis. Write a short summary about the effects of cannabis on hauora.

✅ Answer key, WALT & teacher notes

Model answers — Matching

1 → A, 2 → B, 3 → C, 4 → D, 5 → E, 6 → F

Model answers — Short responses

Q7 examples: tooth decay; weight gain and higher risk of type 2 diabetes; energy crashes and poor concentration.

Q8 example: Blue light and stimulation suppress melatonin, notifications and scrolling delay sleep onset and cause night waking.

Q9 model: 36 g ÷ 4 g per tsp = 9 teaspoons.

WALT (We Are Learning To): Understand common modern addictions (caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, sugar, cannabis, technology) and how they affect our hauora (physical, mental, social, spiritual).

Success criteria:

- I can match drugs/behaviours to definitions and likely effects on hauora.

- I can explain one health effect of sugar, caffeine or technology.

Extension activities (for advanced learners):

- Research NZ guidance on free sugars and cite your source (use DD/MM/YYYY).

- Design a 7‑day digital reset plan and present it to the class.

Differentiation & dyslexia‑friendly options:

- Provide labelled printed copies with larger font or coloured overlays.

- Allow students to record verbal answers or use text‑to‑speech.

- Pair students for peer support; give example sentence starters for reflections.

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