Brett+Livingston-4-C-1

Brett Livingston 4-C-1

Objectives:

The students will be able to analyze the effects of performance enhancing drugs, such as anabolics.

The students will use SEA method charts as well as a Venn diagram to link the photograph and the poster.

Students will show an understanding of performance enhancing drugs by writing an essay on the harmful effects of them.

Required Materials:

PHOTOGRAPH #1- A picture of Lyle Alzado on the front cover of Sports Illustrated. []

POSTER #2- A poster made to keep young people away from steroids. (Courtesy of The Association Against Steriod Abuse) []

Some information on performance enhancing substances (from the Mayo Clinic): []

Lesson: Performance Enhancing Substances (This would be a link to the Drugs & Alcohol Unit currently taught- a 1 day addition)

Introduction: The teacher would begin class by asking the kids about if they know someone personally or if they know an athlete that used steriods. Kids would have a quick 2-minute discussion with a partner about their individuals that they chose to mention. They will be informed to talk about recent events, reasons for doing drugs, etc.

Body: Students will be asked to look at the photograph of Lyle Alzado using the SEA method, and write down their comments on their form. They then will be asked to look at the poster link provided and perform the SEA method again. After the students have done research on their posters/photographs, students will be asked to link their comments together using a Venn diagram.

When finished with their Venn diagram, students will be asked to read the information provided by the MayoClinic.

Assessment:

The students final assessment will be based on an essay on the harmful effects of performance enhancing drugs. Their essay must be typed and have 2 links attached to it. The links must be linked to facts about performance enhancing drugs, as well as one photograph/poster that would make someone think twice about doing performance enhancing drugs. The entire day would involve critical thinking, based off of assuming information off of the poster/photograph, to looking up information appropriate, to even writing an essay with links that are appropriate. Students would be challenged by this, yet empowered to find information because they will take ownership over it.

Brett, Your poster and photo selections are powerful images selected to keep anyone away from using steroids. I really like that students will be using the SEA form for this project because they can really have meaningful thoughts about how the images make them feel and the messages they believe are being sent. Also, creating Venn diagrams is a great activity when doing compare and contrast. Having the students research further should keep their brains occupied on the topic. The essay will engage the students critically, and I do hope that the message to steer clear of performance-enhancing drugs would become clear. Very powerful lesson you have provided. Thanks. Jen