8TH GRADE DRUG RESEARCH PROJECT 

 
Group Members: __________________________________________________ 
 
Drug: _________________________________________________________ 
 
Directions: You are responsible for researching ​two​ drugs and creating a 
Google Slides presentation to share this information with the class. The 
following information must be included in your final product. 
 
 
   
Requirements  Points   Grading Scale  
 
Description of the drug    1 - Exceeds Expectations: Has gone 
above the minimum requirements. 
Drug class & slang names   
Includes detail to demonstrate a 
What the drug looks like    complete understanding of the 
topic.  
How the drug is used     
½ - Average: Has included all basic 
History of the drug   
information and requirements.   
Short & long-term effects     
0 - Below Average: Does not include 
Dangers of using the drug    enough information to display a full 
understanding of the topic.  
Addiction & withdrawal   
 
symptoms 
Your Google Slide presentation 
Five facts or related    should be neat, organized, and 
statistics   include all of the listed 
requirements. As a group you must 
Three related images    
be prepared to present to the class 
  and display an understanding of the 
  drug you are researching.  
 
 
 
DRUGS TO RESEARCH:  
Cocaine, Heroin, Inhalants, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy, Prescription Opioids, Marijuana, 
LSD, Anabolic Steroids