Acting out situations can be a great teaching tool. At Blue Ridge Elementary in Ararat, Virginia, sixth and seventh graders chose scenarios, created by law enforcement, to re-enact. The reenactments taught consequences of illegal activities. Students “caught” using alcohol and drugs or selling drugs were arrested and handcuffed. They appeared before the magistrate; some made bail, some went on trial, some went to jail. Students who “overdosed” were rushed to the emergency room where the Ararat Rescue Squad was waiting. Not all of the students could be revived. After the scenarios had been played out, the students received gifts, such as water bottles and dog tags. This year, “I Elect To Be Drug Free” Water Bottles and “I Elect To Be Drug Free” Dog Tags would be particularly fitting.
Caught In The Act
Acting out situations can be a great teaching tool. At Blue Ridge Elementary in Ararat, Virginia, sixth and seventh graders chose scenarios, created by law enforcement, to re-enact. The reenactments taught consequences of illegal activities. Students “caught” using alcohol and drugs or selling drugs were arrested and handcuffed. They appeared before the magistrate; some made bail, some went on trial, some went to jail. Students who “overdosed” were rushed to the emergency room where the Ararat Rescue Squad was waiting. Not all of the students could be revived. After the scenarios had been played out, the students received gifts, such as water bottles and dog tags. This year, “I Elect To Be Drug Free” Water Bottles and “I Elect To Be Drug Free” Dog Tags would be particularly fitting.
