Third Grade D.A.R.E. Curriculum
Lesson 1:  LAWS AND RULES TO KEEP US SAFE

Purpose:  To acquaint students with the role of the police officer in the classroom and to review safety practices to protect students from harm to and from school, at school, at home, and in the community.
Lesson 2:  DRUGS MAY HELP OR HARM

Purpose:  To help students understand that some drugs when used properly may be helpful but that all drugs may be harmful if misused.
Lesson 3:  SAYING NO TO DRUG OFFERS

Purpose:  To make students aware of drug offers and to teach them how to say no to drug offers from friends or acquaintances.
Lesson 4:  HANDLING CONFLICTS WITHOUT VIOLENCE

Purpose:  To help students learn how to handle disputes without resorting to acts of violence.
Lesson 5:  AVOIDING GANGS AND GANG VIOLENCE

Purpose:  To make students aware of gang violence and ways to avoid becoming involved in gang activity.