Science Organisms & Life Processesusually ages 13–14

Effects of Drugs & Alcohol

Explain the effects of recreational drugs including alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substances on behaviour, health, and body systems, and distinguish between depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens

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Categorises common recreational drugs as depressants, stimulants, or hallucinogens
Explains specific effects of alcohol and tobacco on the body (e.g. liver damage, lung cancer)
Discusses the difference between physical and psychological dependence

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If your child saw a news story about drug misuse, could they explain what different types of drugs do to the body and behaviour — and why some are more harmful than others?

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Diet, Exercise & Lifestyleages 10–11KS3 recreational drugs (mechanisms, categories) extends KS2 recognition that drugs and lifestyle affect health

Digestion & Enzymesages 11–13Drug effects on the body are best understood in context of the organ systems they affect, including the digestive system

Effects of Drugs & Alcoholthis skill · ages 13–14

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Curriculum alignment

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This skill sits beyond Year 6 in the Australian Curriculum, so no F–6 code is matched. It also sits beyond the NSW K–6 syllabuses. It also sits beyond Level 6 in the Victorian Curriculum.

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