Grades 2-3

The lists below include resources for teachers and students.

Resources for Teachers

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
  www.drugabuse.gov, 301-443-1124
  This Web site contains information about drug abuse as well as a section designed specifically for parents, teachers, and students.
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Mind Over Matter
  http://teens.drugabuse.gov/educators/curricula-and-lesson-plans/mom-teachers-guide
  This Web site was developed to educate children about the biological effects of drug abuse on the body and brain.
• NIDA DrugPubs
  drugpubs.drugabuse.gov , 877-NIDA-NIH (877-643-2644)
  Drug Pubs is NIDA’s research dissemination center. Visitors can order hard copies of NIDA's publications or download electronic versions in multiple formats.
• National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
  store.samhsa.gov,1-800-729-6686
  NCADI provides information and materials on substance abuse. Many free publications are available here.
• Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC)
  www.goenc.com
  This Web site provides useful information and products to improve mathematics and science teaching and learning.

Resources for Students

• Friedman, D. Focus on Drugs and the Brain. Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books, 1990. Part of the "Drug-Alert Book" series, gives a good overview of the brain, neurotransmission, the effects of drugs on the brain, and addiction.
• Neuhaus, D. & DeStefano, S. Focus on Medicines. Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books, 1990. Part of the "Drug-Alert Book" series. Gives a good overview of medicines and how various medicines work with the body and brain to help heal.
• Perry, R. & Nehaus, D. Focus on Nicotine and Caffeine. Frederick, MD: Twenty-First Century Books,1990. Part of the “Drug-Alert Book” series. Gives a good overview of nicotine and caffeine and how each of these drugs affect the body and brain.
• Neuroscience for Kids
  http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
  Contains information on the brain and neurotransmission, activities, experiments, pictures, and other resources for students and educators.