G8 Science
Criterion D Summative Assessment (Jan 2023)
Drugs and Addiction
Statement of Inquiry:
Growth and development are complex processes of change, which inform our lifestyle choices and impact
our health.
Key concept: Development Related concepts: Consequences and Change
Global context: Identities and Relationships Exploration: Life-style choices
Inquiry Questions:
Factual: What effects do different chemicals (made by body and recreational drugs) have on the body?
Conceptual: How can lifestyle choices affect my physical, mental and emotional well-being?
APPROACHES TO LEARNING:
ATL skill ATL skill clusters Description
categories
Communication Communication Use and interpret discipline-specific terms - addiction, psychoactive,
dependency
Paraphrase accurately and concisely
Organize information logically in a PowerPoint
Research Information literacy Use critical-literacy skills to analyse and interpret information
skills
Media literacy skills Locate, organize, analyse, evaluate, synthesize and ethically use
information from a variety of sources (including digital social media and
online networks)
CONDITIONS: You will be conducting research in class and at home.
DUE DATE: .
1) PDF of slides submitted on Turn-it-in via Moodle on January 18th
2) PowerPoint / Slides submitted on Google Classroom on January 18th
3) Presentations (5 – 7 minutes) start on January 18th
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CRITERION ASSESSED: D – Reflecting on the Impacts of Science
Achievement Level
0 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8
The student is able to…
i. state the ways in i. outline the ways in i. summarize the ways i. describe the ways in
which science is used to which science is applied in which science is which science is applied
The address drug addiction and used to address applied and used to and used to address
student addiction to a specific address addiction to a addiction to a specific
does not drug specific drug drug
reach a ii. state the implications ii. outline the ii. describe the ii. discuss and analyse
standard of the use of science to implications of using implications of using the implications of
described solve addiction to a science to solve science and its using science and its
by any of specific drug, addiction to a specific application to solve application to solve
the interacting with a factor drug, interacting with a addiction to a specific addiction to a specific
descriptors factor drug, interacting with a drug, interacting with
below factor ONE factor – economic,
ethical, environmental,
social, political OR
cultural
iii. apply scientific iii. sometimes apply iii. usually apply iii. consistently apply
language to scientific language to scientific language to scientific language to
communicate communicate communicate communicate
understanding but does understanding understanding clearly understanding clearly
so with limited success and precisely and precisely
-display some eye
-display limited eye contact with audience, -consistently use direct -use direct eye contact,
contact with audience, while reading some eye contact with seldom looking at notes
as most/entire information from the audience, but still
presentation is read notes or ppt returns to notes demonstrate full
from the notes or ppt knowledge by
-answer only basic -answers all questions answering all class
-answer basic questions questions with ease, without questions with
with limited success elaboration explanations and
elaboration
iv. document sources, iv. sometimes iv. usually document iv. document sources
with limited success as document sources sources correctly using completely using MLA
a recognized correctly using MLA 8th MLA 8th Ed. 8th Ed. This includes in-
referencing convention Ed. text referencing and
was not used works cited list.
COMMAND TERMS:
• Analyse - break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships,
and to interpret information to reach conclusions.
• Apply – Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation
• Describe – Give a detailed account of a situation, event or process
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• Discuss – Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses.
Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
• Outline – give a brief account or summary
• Summarize – Provide statements of the major points
• State – Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
Introduction
Generally, the term “drug” applies to any stimulating or depressing substance that can be addictive. Drug abuse, also
called substance abuse, is a disorder that is characterized by a destructive pattern of using a substance that leads to
significant problems. Teens are increasingly engaging in drug abuse that includes stimulants, prescription and over the
counter medication.
Goal:
Jordan has one of the youngest populations globally, with 63% of its population under 30 years, increasing the risk of drug
use. The Anti-Narcotics Department past Director Brig. Anwar Tarawneh confirmed that increase in drug abuse in Jordan
amounted to 32% in 2018, where 47% of the users were between the ages of 18 and 22 years and 20,000 people were
arrested for drug abuse. As part of the national drug awareness campaign, “My Hand in Your Hand”, you will be presenting
to teenagers about the impact of a common drug on the body, the science behind addiction and how science can be used
to treat addiction.
Role:
You are part of the task force that established the National Centre for the Rehabilitation of Addicts (NCRA)
Audience:
Students in grades 8 to 12
Situation:
You were selected to present to high school students on ONE of the following drugs.
1) Anabolic steroids 2) Androstenedione – 3) Benzodiazepine 4) Branched chain
used by athletes amino acids
5) Codeine 6) Creatine supplement 7) Crystal Meth 8) DXM cough syrup
9) Hallucinogens – LSD 10) Hookah smoking 11) Inhalants 12) Marijuana
13) MDMA – known as 14) Narcotic painkillers 15) Narcotic painkillers 16) Protein supplements
ecstasy and molly OxyContin Vicodin / powder / shakes
used by teens
17) Sleeping pills (eg. 18) Stimulant – Adderall 19) Synthetic marijuana – 20) Synthetic opioid –
Ambien and Lunesta) Spice (also known as K2) Fentanyl
21) Ritalin 22) Valium 23) Vaping (nicotine)
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Your presentation should target the following:
1) Outline the source of this chosen drug – where is it obtained from and/or how is it made.
2) State statistics on how common this drug is in Jordan and/or worldwide.
3) Explain how the chosen drug disrupts the body, specifying the organ system(s) that are most affected.
4) Describe the effect this drug has on behaviour.
5) Describe how one becomes addicted to this drug.
6) Describe how science provides solution to address drug abuse and addiction.
7) Discuss the effectiveness (benefits and limitations) of science in providing a solution to address drug abuse and
addiction.
8) Discuss how science and its solution to drug abuse and addiction interacts with ONE of the following factors:
• ECONOMIC: “pertaining to the production, distribution, and use of income, wealth, and commodities.” The costs
and benefits of using science. Who receives the benefit? Is it worth it? How much will it cost? Are the benefits
worth the cost? Who pays for it - private companies, the Government, consumers?
• SOCIAL: “of or pertaining to the life, welfare, and relations of human beings in a community.” How will this
application of science affect society? Will it affect everyone or a select group? Will it unfairly affect one group of
society over another? Will everyone have access to the science/solution or only the privileged?
• POLITICAL: “involving the state or its government.” Is the government involved directly or are powerful groups
trying to influence people or the government?
• CULTURAL: “of, relating to, or associated with the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic,
or age group.” A problem in one place is seen differently in another for reasons such as faith, tradition and
different belief values. Would people from different cultures be affected the same way or have the same opinion
on the scientific solution?
• ETHICAL: “dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.” Is it right
or wrong to use science in this way?
Product and performance:
• Create a PowerPoint which must be submitted on Turn-it-in through Moodle.
• Present your topic to the class in 5-7 minutes
• Information must be cited within your slides (i.e. In-text) and a works cited page must be included at the end of your
PowerPoint
• You must use images (tables, graphs, photos, etc..) . Number them: Figure 1, Figure 2, etc..., give them titles and
include full MLA-8th citation below each image
• Refer to images within presentation
• Quantitative data / statistics – must be referenced in-text
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Standard for success:
Criterion D: Reflecting on the impact of science.
Tips for an effective presentation
● Font – minimum size 16 (Arial or Calibri)
● Use dark text on light background or light text on dark background Content
● Photos/Graphs/Charts/Diagrams should match what you are presenting on
● Avoid using too much audio/animation as it can be distracting
PRESENTATION (5-7 min)
● Practice beforehand and avoid reading what is exactly on the slide
● Interact with audience as much as possible by asking them questions
● Small cue cards are allowed, but eye contact with your audience is necessary.
