Drugs and Hauora
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Drugs and Hauora
🔗 Part 1: Match the drug to its definition and an effect on hauora
Draw a line from each number to the correct letter.
✏️ Part 2: Short answers & reflection
✅ 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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