Drugs Cardsort
Subject: Personal, social and health education
Age range: 11-14
Resource type: Worksheet/Activity
PSHE Card Sorting Activity - Legal Drug classifications. Exploring a wide range of drugs.
Contents of this resource include:
- Editable Version of the 42 piece card sort
(Top tip: Print On Card and Laminate - Print each set on a different colour to avoid students mixing up sets and store in small plastic bags or envelopes)
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