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=Personal and Social Education (PSE)=

Abusive Behaviours - DRUGS
When God created our physical bodies, he intended for us to treat them with respect and reverence. Jesus encapsulated this intention in His gospel when he referred to our physical bodies as being “temple(s) of the Holy Spirit.” Despite God’s intention, many youths participate in abuse behaviours such as illicit drug taking, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Modern popular culture continually glorifies abusive behaviours in such mediums as contemporary music, films, magazines and television. Youth are frequently exposed to messages that support the usage of substances that have an adverse affect on their mental and physical state. Generally, such messages do not paint an accurate picture of reality. In this unit, students are informed about the realities of excessive alcohol consumption, drug usage smoking and substance abuse. Through discussion, debate, exposition, research and factual analysis students will gain a more informed perspective of these issues and arrive at a greater understanding of why our bodies truly are “temple(s) of the Holy Spirit.”

UNIT OBJECTIVES
During the course of this unit, students will be given the opportunity to: • Know the major illicit and legalized drugs that form the basis of drug misuse and addiction. • Categorise drugs according to chemical composition and their effects on the human body. • Research a major illness directly caused by smoking. • Discuss and debate a variety of opinions relating to drug usage. • Understand that drug users are found in all socio-economic, age and locality groupings and are not restricted to one sex. • Understand the physical realities and consequences associated with drug abuse, alcoholism and smoking. • Gain insight, understanding and education about drugs in order to make informed and wise decisions. • Understand and discuss the Biblical view on drug use and misuse.

Students are to study and create a wiki page about one drug (legal or illegal) addressing such factors as. You should include the following Information: 1. What is it? 2. How/ Where is it made? 3. What does this drug do to the body - the effects? 4. What dangers exist for users? Side-effects? 5. Other facts or vital statistics.
 * STUDENT TASK**
 * Part 1 - Research**

Each page must be in the students own words. Due Date: Friday, December 18th, 2009 A Bibliography must be included and must follow format: Title of the Site. Date of Access . Example: Encyclopedia Mythica. 13 May 2004 < **http://www.pantheon.org/** >.

Students are to contribute to (at least) two other wiki pages. Students must also make encouraging and constructive comments in the 'discussion' section of other students' pages.
 * Part 2 - Contribute and Comment**

1) List three things you learnt about drugs during this project. 2) List three things you would like to learn about in the future concerning drugs. 3) List three things you enjoy about using this learning environment (Wiki). 4) List three things you dislike about using this learning environment (Wiki). 5) Do you prefer traditional written essays or creating a Wiki page for assessment? 6) How do you feel about contributing to other people’s pages 7) How do you feel about other people contributing to your page? 8) How do you feel about self-assessment? 9) Which topic do you feel personally was more beneficial in semester one – drugs or love? 10) If you could choose your own topics for PSE what would you like to study?
 * Part 3 - Personal Reflections**

Student (Self) Evaluation - At the end of the project, students must assess their own work and post results in the DISCUSSION section. 25% = Part 1 = Information and bibliography = 0/25 25% = Part 2 = Contributions and Comments = 0/25 25% = Part 3 = Personal Reflections = 0/25 25% = Layout, appearance and design = 0/25 OVERALL MARK = 0/100
 * EVALUATION**

Teacher Evaluation - At the end of the project, Mr Watson will assess the student's work and results will be posted in the DISCUSSION section. 25% = Part 1 = Information and bibliography = 0/25 25% = Part 2 = Contributions and Comments = 0/25 25% = Part 3 = Personal Reflections = 0/25 25% = Layout, appearance and design = 0/25 OVERALL MARK = 0/100

A*= Excellent = 90-100% A = Very Good = 80-89% B = Good = 70-79% C = Satisfactory = 60-69% D = Needs attention = 50-59% E = Poor = 25-49% F = Very Poor = 0-24%
 * Grade Scale**

WATSON, Luke AHN, Hye Yoon Blue Mustangs CHAE, Seung Min Golden Tigers CHANG, Yeon Ha Green Dragons CHENG, Po-Chun Golden Tigers CHEONG, San Ha Red Phoenix KIM, Han Sol Blue Mustangs KIM, Hong Yeon Blue Mustangs KIM, Joo Ho Blue Mustangs LEE, Hui Jung Green Dragons LEE, Jin Kai Green Dragons LEUNG, Sin Chi (Gigi) Green Dragons LUU, Anson Red Phoenix MO, Fong Kei Red Phoenix MYEONG, Sun Yeob Green Dragons PANYAKARAWA, Nuttanicha Red Phoenix PRADEVA, Dean Golden Tigers RECHATIN, Juliette Red Phoenix SHIROTANI, Moe Red Phoenix SUN, Fan Ya (Sophia) Green Dragons TENG, Zi Yang (Harry) Blue Mustangs VAN, Jennifer Red Phoenix YOON, Hee Jun Red Phoenix
 * STUDENT PAGES**

6th November - log in, choose topic and create a page 20th November 24th November 27th November 4th December 11th December 18th December - Due Date (students may do extra work on page until work is assessed) Wednesday, 6th January 2010 - Work marked by teacher and comments.
 * TIMELINE**
 * Wednesday, 13th January 2010 - All pages will be re-assessed.**