Fentanyl is a two-part, standards-aligned lesson series designed for middle through high school students. These engaging presentations fulfill the new requirements under California Assembly Bill 2429 (AB 2429) and are crafted to meet the rigor of state-mandated health education. Students will explore what fentanyl is, its extreme potency and associated risks, and how to respond to an overdose using test strips and naloxone.
 
This resource includes two editable slide decks:
Fentanyl 101 & Risk Factors
Fentanyl Detection & Overdose Response
Each lesson is packed with student-friendly visuals, real-life context, discussion prompts, and aligned comprehension checks—making it both interactive and lifesaving.
 
 
Educational Objectives
Fentanyl Foundations: Define fentanyl and identify the differences between synthetic opioids, non-synthetic opioids, and illicit drugs.
Risk Awareness: Explain the lethal dose of fentanyl and how it compares to other drugs. Understand how it impacts the brain, causes hypoxia, and leads to addiction or overdose.
Lacing & Illicit Use: Recognize how fentanyl is commonly mixed into other drugs, often without the user’s knowledge.
Overdose Response: Learn how to identify an overdose, use naloxone (Narcan), and administer aid effectively.
Detection Tools: Understand how to obtain and use fentanyl test strips, and where they are legally available.
 
Interactive and Educational Activities
10-Question Quiz with Answer Key: A quick assessment to check for understanding after both lessons.
20-Question Kahoot Review Game: A fun, competitive review activity that reinforces core concepts.
Scenario-Based Reflection Prompts: Encourage students to apply their learning to real-world situations.
Embedded Videos & Visuals: Both slide decks include compelling video content and real-world visuals to engage students and support comprehension.
Built-In Checks for Understanding: Formative questions are included throughout the lessons to ensure students are processing and applying key concepts in real time.
 
Teacher Support and Customization
Teacher Talking Points: Key slides include suggested discussion questions and tips for facilitating sensitive topics.
Fully Editable: All slide decks are customizable to match your pacing, tone, and student needs.
Discretion Reminder: A content note is included before playing a student story video to help teachers determine appropriateness for their audience.
 
Flexible Usage
Stand-Alone or Curriculum-Aligned: Can be taught independently or integrated into a larger unit such as Not Your Mama’s Health Teacher’s ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs) 8-lesson curriculum.
 
Standards Alignment – AB 2429
This lesson series is fully aligned to California Education Code Section 51225.38, which mandates instruction on fentanyl in health education courses starting in the 2026–27 school year. The content follows the Health Framework for California Public Schools and draws from trusted sources like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
 
Instruction includes:
What fentanyl is and how it differs from other opioids
Risks of fentanyl use, including overdose, hypoxia, and addiction
Why and how fentanyl is mixed into other drugs (lacing)
How to detect fentanyl and respond to an overdose using test strips and naloxone
 
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