Health | 3rd Grade Unit 4: Substance Use and Abuse

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Health | 3rd Grade Unit 4: Substance Use and Abuse

For 3rd Grade Health there are seven standards that need to be taught.

Unit 1 Personal Health

Unit 2 Growth and Development

Unit 4 Substance Use and Abuse

Unit 5 Injury/ Violence Prevention Control and Safety

Unit 6 Prevention/Control of Disease

Unit 7 Environmental Consumer Health

These units can be taught out of order. They are only numbered for your convenience. At the end of each unit, there is an assessment to test students’ understanding. 

Through using this 3rd Grade Health Unit 4: Substance Use and Abuse, students will explore and learn to identify daily healthy habits.


Included in this 3rd Grade Health Unit are the following:

  • Students will learn and discuss what are legal and illegal substances such as over the counter drugs vs. drugs that are harmful.

  • Students will answer questions about smoking, drugs, and drinking alcohol. Then they will compare their answers with other classmates.

  • Students will learn about the labels on over the counter medications and how to read those labels.

  • Lastly, there is an assessment to check for understanding.


This unit meets Common Core Standards. It is 9 pages of fun engaging activities!

At the end of the unit, there is an assessment to check for understanding.


There are seven units that cover all the health requirements for 3rd grade. Here are the links to other health units:

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 1: Personal Health

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 2: Growth and Development

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 4: Substance Use and Abuse

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 5: Injury Prevention and Safety

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 6: Prevention Control of Disease

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 7: Environmental Consumer Health

This unit meets Common Core Standards.

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