On the Edge is a set of classroom resources for students in upper secondary schools that explore issues of drug use, in particular alcohol, ecstasy and cannabis; and investigate issues around transition from school to beyond school. They also emphasise the development of resilience.
Skills addressed include: decision-making, critical literacy, evaluation and judgment, finding information, being assertive, forming and maintaining relationships, independent thinking, developing a sense of identity, communication and developing coping strategies.
On the Edge video
The On The Edge video is designed to be viewed by the whole class as a prompt for identifying key issues, and as a trigger for discussion. It focuses on the perceptions and opinions of young people towards drugs, relationships, stress, goals and self-esteem.
The video is approximately 15 minutes long and can be used with the CD-ROM or as a stand-alone resource.
On the Edge game
The On The Edge CD-ROM is designed for small group and individual work. Students are introduced to a range of experts and young people via dozens of short video interviews, or 'vox pops'. Students can follow up the ideas and issues raised in the interviews through a series of interactive activities. It also contains direct links to many websites that provide online information and support.
The CD-ROM can be used with the video or as a stand-alone resource.
On the edge CD-ROM teacher guide
On the edge is a set of resources for students in upper secondary schools, including a CD-ROM. This CD-ROM teachers guide provides an overview of the On the edge resource and contains instructions on using the CD-ROM. Ideas for classroom extension activities for use with the CD-ROM are suggested, and include small group and individual work. The extension activities focus on coping strategies, problem predicting, finding and evaluating drug-related information and locating support services. A full transcript of the vox pops and interviews on the CD-ROM is included as are information sheets on tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and ecstasy.
- On the edge CD-ROM teacher guide (
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On the edge video teacher guide
On the edge is a set of resources for students in upper secondary schools, including a video. This video teachers guide provides an overview of the On the edge resource and contains 10 suggested classroom extension activities for use with the video. The extension activities focus on decision making, stress management, finding and evaluating drug-related information and risk reduction. It also contains a transcript of the video, a list of relevant websites and information sheets on tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and ecstasy.