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Drug Avengers
Drug abuse prevention

Grade Levels:: Primary-6
Length:: 5-8 minutes
Taping Rights:: Unlimited
MARC Record:: Downloadable
Teaching Materials:: See Below

This animated series introduces drug education to the youngest students, teaching them easy, sensible ways to refuse drugs. The year is 2050, and the planet Earth has a terrible drug problem. Earth’s leaders organize a group of young Drug Avengers to go back in time and teach today’s children about the dangers of drug abuse.

Program 1 is an introductory episode. Programs 2-5 are intended for primary students; programs 6-10 are designed for grades 4-6.

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2007/08 Block Feeds on KET ED

Block Feed: Programs 101-110 Program Details: 1 hours, 20 minutes; Wednesday, August 8 at 10:00 am on KETED; Wednesday, January 9 at 10:00 am on KETED; Monday, February 4 at 4:40 am on KETED; Friday, February 15 at 4:40 am on KETED; Thursday, May 8 at 2:00 pm on KETED

Episodes Included in These Block Feeds

101. From the Future ... the Drug Avengers!: Advises children to take medicine only from a parent or other trusted adult. 9 minutes.
102. Body Talk: Cautions students about eating unknown substances. 7 minutes.
103. Up and Down: Demonstrates that bad days come and go and that lows are a normal part of growing up. 6 minutes.
104. Street Talk: Advises children not to feel responsible for curing family members who abuse alcohol or drugs. 6 minutes.
105. Uh Oh Video: Children should listen to the "uh oh" feeling that tells them when something is wrong. 6 minutes.
106. Fast Friends: Being "one of the crowd" doesn't mean you have to take drugs. 6 minutes.
107. Picture Perfect: Advertising can present misleading images about products. 6 minutes.
108. Trick or Treat: Helps students develop refusal skills. 7 minutes.
109. Double Scare: Stresses the unpredictable effects of substances. 6 minutes.
110. Rock Solid: Advises that students don't need drugs to have fun. 6 minutes.

Teaching Materials

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Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

2.30	Consumerism
2.31	Physical Wellness
2.32	Mental/Emotional Wellness
3.5	Self-Control/Self-Discipline
4.4	Rights and Responsibilities

Kentucky schools may tape and retain programs according to the rights listed above. For further information, contact the KET Education Division.

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Last Updated: Friday, 30-Nov-2007 12:13:52 EST