D.A.R.E. Elementary School 5th or 6th Grade Curriculum
The following outlines the new D.A.R.E. Elementary school curriculum. One lesson is presented each week throughout each school semester.
1. PURPOSES AND OVERVIEW OF D.A.R.E. PROGRAM - Introduces students to the D.A.R.E. Program and the D.A.R.E. Decision Making Model and acquaints students with the law enforcement officer.
2. TOBACCO AND YOU - Help students develop knowledge of basic drug facts and the harmful effects of using Tobacco.
3. SMOKE SCREEN - Help students understand the role of advertising in promoting tobacco use and the harmful effects of tobacco and marijuana to the body.
4. ALCOHOL AND YOU - Help students develop knowledge of basis drug facts and the harmful effects of using Alcohol.
5. THE REAL TRUTH - Help students understand the role of advertising in promoting alcohol use and develop knowledge of basic drug facts and the harmful effects of using inhalants.
6. FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION - Help students understand that there are positive friendships and social support that may assist them to overcome types of peer pressures and use the D.A.R.E. Decision Making Model to respond to peer pressure.
7. PUTTING IT TOGETHER - Teaches confident response styles as a technique for refusing offers to use drugs or other situations where it would be helpful.
8. PERSONAL ACTION - Help students recognize stress encountered in their daily living and to suggest ways to deal with it other than by taking drugs.
9. PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE! - Help students express themselves through role playing and developing a written report on what they have learned.
10. SPECIAL EVENT - Provide an appropriate culminating activity to recognize individual achievement of all participants and to reienforce the values and skills they have learned.
D.A.R.E. Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Curriculum
The following outlines the new D.A.R.E. Middle school curriculum. One lesson is presented each week throughout the school year.
1. TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR OWN LIFE - Introduces students to the D.A.R.E. Program and the D.A.R.E. Decision Making Model and acquaints students with the law enforcement officer.
2. FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN - Help students develop knowledge of basic drug facts and the harmful effects of drugs to the brain.
3. MEDIA INFLUENCES - Help students understand the role of media advertisement in promoting drugs.
4. WHAT'S YOUR GUESS & NEWS - Help students develop knowledge of facts or myths about the harmful effects of using cigarettes, alcohol, inhalants, and marijuana.
5. THE MOVIES - Help students understand through scenarios ways to deal with peer pressure and possible refusal responses.
6. KEY ASSERTIVE BEHAVIORS - Teaches confident response styles as a technique for refusing offers to use drugs or other situations where it would be helpful.
7. PRACTICE - Help students recognize stress encountered in their daily living and to suggest ways to deal with it other than by taking drugs.
8. COOLING IT - Help students express themselves through role playing and develop ways to overcome anger.
9. SOCIAL AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Help students develop through role playing their social responsibilities and legal responsibilities expected.
10. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER - Provide an appropriate culminating activity to develop ideas, values and skills to work in realistic situations.