LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No.
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Name of Student: ______________________________________ Date: _______
Learning Area: HEALTH Grade Level: 9 Quarter: SECOND Week: 1_____
I. Introductory Concept
Substance abuse is the use of a drug in amounts or by methods which are
harmful to individuals or others. It is also known as drug abuse which can affect
aspects of a person’s life beyond their physical health.
In this learning activity sheet, you will learn about the present drug abuse
scenario in the Philippines, the risk and protective factors of substance use, and
analyze situations for the use and non-use of psychoactive substances.
Learning Skills from the MELCs
II.
● Describes the drug scenario in the Philippines
H9S-IIa-14
● Discusses risk and protective factors in substance use, and abuse
H9S-IIb-16
● Analyzes situations for the use and non-use of psychoactive substances
H9S-IIb-17
● Applies decision-making and resistance skills to prevent substance use
and abuse. H9S-IIg-h-24
III. Activities
ACTIVITY 1: Let’s Play AD (Agree, Disagree)
Direction: In the following statements, tick (/) the box whether you agree or
disagree and give a short explanation.
Short explanation
Statement Agree Disagree why you agree/
disagree/ don’t know
Drugs are not a concern in the
Philippines.
Filipino males are more prone to
drug use than females.
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Teenagers are in danger to drug
use, misuse and abuse.
All medicines are drugs, but not all
drugs are medicines.
Drugs change the way the brain
thinks and processes information.
There are many healthy alternatives
to combat drug use and abuse.
Shabu is one of the commonly used
and abused drugs in the Philippines.
Drug dependence is a state of
physical and psychological
dependence on drugs by a person
following its continuous use and
abuse.
Drug abuse is the continuous use of
a drug or several drugs other than
their special purpose.
A drug is a substance which brings
about mental, emotional, behavioral,
and physiological change to a
person.
ACTIVITY 2: Buzz Time
Look at some of the headlines in the newspaper, news on the television, over the
internet or newsfeed on Facebook about drug-related crimes in the Philippines. Based on
the different articles that you have read or watched, write an essay about the present drug
scenario in our country. Include ways on how the government and society combat drug
syndicates and addiction. Limit your essay to 150-200 words.
ACTIVITY 3: Risk and Protective Factors
The use, misuse, and abuse of drugs are the result of various factors surrounding
a person. These factors either increase or decrease the possibility of a person to use
drugs.
Risk factors are those influences which increase the chances of using, misusing,
and abusing drugs. Protective factors, on the other hand, are those influences which
decrease the chances of using, misusing, and abusing drugs.
Below is a table of the domains of life which affects drug use and abuse. Write the
possible risk and protective factors in substance use and abuse on the appropriate
column.
Domains of Life Being
Affected of Drug Use and Risk Factors Protective Factors
Abuse
Personal (Early Aggressive
Ex. Childhood problem Ex. Sense of belonging
Behavior vs. Self-Control)
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1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Ex. poor family ties Ex. good communication
1. 1.
Family (Weak Parental vs. 2. 2.
Strong Parental Guidance)
3. 3.
Ex. friends who use Ex. formation of good
cigarettes and alcohol friendship
1. 1.
Peers and Friends
(Substance Abuse vs. 2. 2.
Academic Excellence)
3. 3.
Ex. poor attendance Ex. attending classes
1. 1.
School (Availability of drug vs. 2.
2.
Strong anti-drug policies)
3. 3.
Ex. crimes Ex. peaceful community
1. 1.
Community (Poverty vs.
Strong Community 2. 2.
Relationship)
3. 3.
ACTIVITY 4: What Will You Do?
Prevention is the best way for people like you to avoid the use and abuse of
drugs. Describing the situation you are in, listing possible actions for the situations,
sharing your list with responsible adults, carefully evaluating all possible actions,
choosing which action is most responsible/ suitable, and by acting responsibly and
intelligently are the steps that will strengthen your decision-making skills. In resistance
skills, you may ask yourself, “What is the problem?”, “What could happen?” and “What
are the ways of saying NO?”.
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This activity will strengthen your decision making and resistance skills by
analyzing and answering the following situations.
While walking home, a One day, while walking
down the school corridor,
stranger approach you
you notice your
and offers something.
classmate pull out a small
He/She says it smells plastic bag with dried
and taste good and will weeds. He sells it to
help you improve your some of your classmates.
studies and school You know that this kid is
performance. a bully and anyone who
gets in his way means
trouble.
Using the steps in decision-making and Using the steps in decision-making and
resistance skills, what will you do in this resistance skills, what will you do in this
situation? _______________________ situation? _______________________
________________________________ ________________________________
________________________________ ________________________________
________________________________ ________________________________
________________________________ ________________________________
Using the steps in decision-making and
resistance skills, what will you do in this
situation? _______________________
________________________________
________________________________
You are having a group
review at the house of one of ________________________________
your classmates. His parents
are not there to supervise ________________________________
your activity. While
reviewing, one of your ________________________________
classmates opened
something and it was melted ________________________________
on a piece of foil. Everybody
smoked the substance. You
________________________________
were asked to try and ________________________________
experience it once.
________________________________
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Reflections:
1. I have learned that ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
2. I find the activities (easy/difficult) because __________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Rubric
Criteria 4 3 2 1
Content, original ideas
Organization and Paragraph
Development
Correct use of grammar,
spelling and punctuation
VI. References
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Cecile A. Respicio - Writer - Malabog National High School
Vilma C. Nidua - Content Editor - Polangui General Comprehensive High
School
Sarah O. Oropesa - Language Editor - Polangui General Comprehensive High
School
Jesus C. Cillan Jr. - Layout Editor - Tiwi Agro-Industrial School
Minviluz P. Sampal - Content Reviewer - Schools Division Office of Albay
Technical Consultant
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ACTIVITY SHEET No. 2
Name of Student: ____________________________________ Date: _______
Learning Area: HEALTH Grade Level: 9 Quarter: SECOND Week: 2_____
Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse
I. Introductory Concept
In our country, shabu, marijuana and inhalants are the three most abused
drugs.
This learning activity deals with the different types of drug abuse. You will be
able to identify the types of drug abuse according to their effects on a person’s body
and recognize its warning signs.
Learning Skills from the MELCs
II. ● Identify the types of drugs/ substances of abuse H9S-IIc-18
● Correct myths and misconceptions about substance use and abuse
H9S-IId-19
● Recognize warning signs of substance use and abuse.
H9S-IId-20
● *Discuss the harmful short- and long term effects of substance use and
abuse on the individual, family, school, and community
H9S-IIe-f-21
III. Activities
ACTIVITY 1: Body Frisking
Look for the names of
the six dangerous drugs in the
crossword box and encircle
them. They are written
horizontally, vertically,
diagonally or in reverse.
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ACTIVITY 2: Identify Me!
Based on your answer in activity 1, identify what is being described on the
following cards.
________________________ ________________________
are legal drugs that a non-drug this drug slows down a person’s
user might try such as cigarette central nervous system. It
and alcohol which can lead them relaxes the muscles and nerves.
to more dangerous drugs such It will make you feel sleepy and
as marijuana and shabu. light headed. Examples: alcohol,
barbiturates and tranquillizers
________________________ ________________________
are drugs which distorts reality are drugs which relieve pain and
and facts. It affects all senses induce sleepiness. It includes
and makes a user see, hear cocaine, heroin, and marijuana.
and feel things that don’t exist These drugs are illicit and
in the time being. Examples of dangerous if taken. In medicine,
these type of drugs are lysergic these drugs are administered in
acid diethylamide, psilocybin moderation to patients with
obtained from mushrooms and mental disorder and those in
severe pain like cancer.
mescaline
________________________ ________________________
these are found in ordinary it speeds up a person’s central
household chemical products nervous system. It makes the
and anesthetics. Intoxicating of person’s energy high. The
these are similar to the signs and negative effects of these drugs
symptoms of alcohol intoxication include depression and tiredness.
but may cause brain and liver Examples: shabu, caffeine,
damage, coma and death. nicotine and cocaine
Examples: acetone, rugby, spray
paint, gasoline
ACTIVITY 3: It is a Myth!
People give several reasons for taking drugs. Some believe that these drugs
can make them feel and look good. In this activity, you will correct the following myths
and misconceptions about substance use and abuse.
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Myth and Misconception Facts about Drug of Abuse
Drug abuse improves
memory.
Drug abuse helps in the
digestion of food.
Drug abuse makes a person
bold and brave.
Drug abuse removes life’s
problems and worries.
Drug abuse heats up the
body.
ACTIVITY 4: Warning! Warning! Warning!
Each type of drug has warning signs. It may be a short-term effect or long-term
effect. Short-term effects last for a couple of days, hours or even shorter periods while
long-term effects can be felt for weeks, months and even for a lifetime.
In this activity, complete the table by filling-in the short term and long term-
effects of substance use and abuse.
Warning Signs
Type of Drugs
Short-term Long-term
Gateway Drugs
● Alcohol
● Cigarette
Depressant Drugs
Stimulant Drugs
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Narcotics
Hallucinogens
Inhalants
Reflections:
1. I have learned that ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
2. I find the activities (easy/difficult) because __________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Answer Key
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Activity 1:
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Activity 2:
Gateway drugs Depressant Drugs
Hallucinogens Narcotics
Inhalants Stimulant Drugs
Activity 4: Possible answers
Warning Signs
Type of Drugs Short-term Long-term
Gateway Drugs
● Alcohol Headache Damage of internal organs
Slurred speech Cancer
Slow body reflex Cirrhosis of the liver
Mood swing Paralysis
Nausea Coma/ or death
Stress Asthma
● Cigarette
Persistent cough Thrombosis
Bad breath Pulmonary and heart disease
Rapid heart rate Hypertension
sinusitis Cancer of the mouth/lungs
Depressant Drugs Slows down brain function Aggressive behavior
Low blood pressure Brain stroke
Slurred speech Paralysis of the nerves
Confusion and irritability Diabetes
depression Cancer of the colon
poor judgement Kidney failure
loss of body balance Coma/or death
Stimulant Drugs Increased heart rate Paranoia
Increased blood pressure Heart attack
Decreased appetite Brain stroke
Inability to sleep Brain damage
Euphoria Kidney and liver damage
Alert body responses Coma which leads to death
Narcotics Drowsiness Development of diseases like
Euphoria hepatitis, HIV-AIDS due to
Loss of appetite needle sharing
Vomiting and nausea
Muscle cramps and pain
Overdose leading to
Difficulty in sleeping/breathing
comatose and death
Panic attacks
Hallucinogens Euphoria Flashbacks
Hallucinations Increased of blood pressure
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Inability to sleep Brain damage
Loss of appetite Psychosis
Memory loss Coma and death
Aggressive behavior
Inhalants Slurred speech Loss of hearing
Poor coordination Uncontrolled muscle spasms
Euphoria Brain damage
Dizziness and nausea Nerve damage
Feeling of lightheadedness Bone marrow damage
Foul breath
Hallucinations
Delusion
VI. References
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LAS Development Team
Cecile A. Respicio - Writer - Malabog National High School
Vilma C. Nidua - Content Editor - Polangui General Comprehensive High
School
Sarah O. Oropesa - Language Editor - Polangui General Comprehensive High
School
Jesus C. Cillan Jr. - Layout Editor - Tiwi Agro-Industrial School
Minviluz P. Sampal - Content Reviewer - Schools Division Office of Albay
Technical Consultant
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No. 3
Name of Student: ____________________________________ Date: _______
Learning Area: HEALTH Grade Level: 9 Quarter: SECOND Week: 3_____
I. Introductory Concept
Substance use and abuse is one of the health challenges across the world.
Adolescents are among the most affected and victims of it. Aside from oneself, drug
use and abuse also affect the immediate family, school, and community where the
drug user lives.
In this learning activity sheet, you will explain the health, socio-cultural,
psychological, legal, and economic dimensions of substance use and abuse, discuss
strategies in the prevention and control of substance use and abuse and suggest
healthy alternatives to substance use and abuse.
Learning Skills from the MELCs
II. ● Explain the health, socio-cultural, psychological, legal, and economic
dimensions of substance use and abuse. H9S-IIe-f-22
● Discuss strategies in the prevention and control of substance use and
abuse. H9S-IIe-f-23
● Suggest healthy alternatives to substance use and abuse. H9S-IIg-h-25
III. Activities
ACTIVITY 1: Match it-up
Direction: Match the definitions in Column A with the words found in Column B.
Column A Column B
Involving a combination of social • • Mental
and cultural factors
The general condition of the body • • Legal
Directed towards the will or • • Economic
towards the mind cognitive
function
Driving authority from or founded • • Socio-cultural
on law
Based on the production, • • Health
distribution and consumption of
goods and services
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ACTIVITY 2: Let’s Dig-In
In the previous lessons, you have learned the types of drug abuse, its short-
term and long effects and the myths and misconceptions of drug abuse.
In this activity, you will explain how these dimensions of substance use and
abuse affect a person in terms of health, socio-cultural, psychological, legal, and
economic.
Factors/Dimensions Explanation
Health
● Stroke
● HIV
● Lung/Heart
Diseases
● Hepatitis C
● Skin infection
Socio-Cultural
● Parental influence
● Family structure
● Peer influence
● Role models/idols
● Beliefs
Psychological
● Anxiety
● Depression
● Paranoia
● Schizophrenia
● Hallucinations
● Impulsiveness
● Loss of self-control
Legal
● Republic Act No.
9165
Dangerous Drug
Act of 2002
● Liquor Ban
● Rehabilitation
Centers
● Drug Awareness
Campaign
Economic
● Low-income
populations
● Poverty
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ACTIVITY 3: Advocacy Brochure
Create an advocacy brochure about substance use and abuse. It should discuss
the strategies in preventing and controlling drug use and abuse. You may add signs,
symptoms and effects of it. You may also put some pictures and designs in your work.
ACTIVITY 4: Let’s Make a Game
Now that you have learned about the prevention and control of substance use and
abuse, create a healthy alternative to substance use and abuse. It may be a poem, a
song, making a poster, etc.
Here’s how your output will be graded:
Content/Message 35%
Organization of Thoughts 30%
Creativity 25%
Overall Impact 10%
Rubric
Advocacy Brochure
Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
Accuracy of All Almost all Much of the Not much of Information
Content information information information the is not true
is true and is true and is true and information and correct
correct correct correct is true and
correct
Visual Format and Format and Format and Format and Format and
Attractiveness lay-out are lay-out are lay-out are lay-out lack lay-out are
exceptionally attractive organized organization disorganized
attractive
Graphics and Graphics Graphics Graphics Graphics No graphics
Pictures and pictures and pictures and pictures and pictures and pictures
go well with are good but are good but do not go are used in
the content are too are too few well with the the making
and many that that texts text making of the
information they dominate the material material
dominate the material disorganized
the material
Grammar and No 1-3 4-6 7-9 10 or more
Spelling grammatical grammatical grammatical grammatical grammatical
errors and/or errors errors errors and/or errors and/or
misspelled and/or and/or misspelled misspelled
words misspelled misspelled words words
words words
Writing All parts of Almost all Most parts Only a small Writing is
Organization the material parts of the of the part of the unorganized
have a material material material which makes
beginning, have a have a have a it hard to
middle and beginning, beginning, beginning, convey the
end middle and middle and middle and message
end end end
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Reflections:
1. I have learned that ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
2. I find the activities (easy/difficult) because __________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Answer Key
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Activity 1:
● Socio-cultural
● Health
● Mental
● Legal Economic
VI. References
Physical Education and Health 9
LAS Development Team
Cecile A. Respicio - Writer - Malabog National High School
Vilma C. Nidua - Content Editor - Polangui General Comprehensive High
School
Sarah O. Oropesa - Language Editor - Polangui General Comprehensive High
School
Jesus C. Cillan Jr. - Layout Editor - Tiwi Agro-Industrial School
Minviluz P. Sampal - Content Reviewer - Schools Division Office of Albay
Technical Consultant
