Acting drunk

The PowerPoint in this activity gives you all the guidance you need to run this fun and informative session on the effects of alcohol. The session ends with a quiz about the myths of recovery from drinking alcohol and a word chain activity.

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TRU_FT_Alcohol_3_Final.pdf

TRU_FT_Alcohol_3_RJ.ppt

Topic Aims

Learning objectives from the PSHE KS4 programme of study:

1.2 Healthy lifestyles: a. recognising that healthy lifestyles, and the well-being of self and others, depend on information and making responsible choices.

b. understanding that our physical, mental, sexual and emotional health affect our ability to lead fulfilling lives and that there is help and support available when they are threatened.

Learning Outcomes

A greater appreciation of the short-term effects of alcohol abuse.

To experience the associated physical feelings of being drunk.

Differentiate by learning style

This session uses a variety of different learning styles. Kinaesthetic learners may benefit from having the true/false quiz as an activity where the class stand on one side of the room for “true” and the opposite side of the room for “false”.

Introduction

Display PowerPoint slide 2 and explain that today’s lesson concentrates on the different stages relating to the short-term effects of alcohol. It will have practical elements attached to it.