Lesson 1: Is It Worth the Risk?

• Examine their opinions regarding gambling

• Evaluate the validity of their opinions given the facts on gambling.
• Identify the laws and legal issues related to gambling.
• Analyze student and adult perceptions of gambling issues.

Lesson 2: What's the Message?

• Identify and analyze the influences that encourage or discourage gambling.

• Examine how gambling promoters entice individuals to begin or continue gambling.
• Analyze the media messages related to gambling.
• Recognize who makes money when gambling.

Lesson 3: So What's the Harm?

• Examine the characteristics of different types of gamblers.

• Assess the risks for individuals in gambling situations.
• Examine the reasons some people choose to gamble.
• Recognize the characteristics of problem and compulsive gamblers.
• Recognize the relationship between gambling and other risk behaviors.

Lesson 4: The Bad News and the Good News

• Recognize that winning at most gambling games depends on chance.

• Summarize the phases a compulsive gambler experiences.
• Review the warning signs of problem or compulsive gamblers.
• Assess their own behavior related to gambling.
• Identify where and how to get help for individuals who experience negative consequences due to gambling.
• Practice ways to communicate concern regarding someone's gambling behavior.

Lesson 5: Media Blitz

• Examine ways to increase teen awareness of the issues related to gambling.

• Create a school media campaign to inform peers about the dangers of gambling.