Lessons use cooperative learning groups, hands-on activities, videos, games and other activities designed so students are involved and actively participate throughout the program. Handouts and Visual Aids Examples of all visual aid materials referenced in the lesson plan are included in the curriculum, in order that the instructor may duplicate the material for future sessions, if needed. Transparencies are provided and if a flip chart is required, the example format is given. A video summary is also given in the visual aid section. The curriculum contains detailed teacher follow-up activities and materials which the SAVE instructor leaves with the classroom teacher.
SAVE instructors meet with school principals and classroom teachers prior to giving lessons.
In these meetings, classroom teachers receive a packet of information including the teacher's responsibility during SAVE presentations, the pre-survey, the teacher follow up activities and the optional activities contained in the packet. The instructor spends time with the classroom teacher to explain the importance of using these materials. Teachers who use these follow-up activities contribute to the program's effectiveness and the likelihood of delaying or preventing underage alcohol consumption. To assist students in developing higher order thinking skills, TAAS activities are presented for the classroom teacher to use as an optional homework or classroom instructional tool. Teacher packets for grades 4 through 8 also contain optional worksheets structured as TAAS practice sheets.