Binge drinking and young people

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

Students understand what binge drinking is and why it is dangerous.

Students challenge media representations of young people.

Differentiate by learning style

This exercise works well for visual and kinaesthetic learners. Engage auditory learners by giving them the option of presenting a TV or radio advert rather than a poster.

Introduction

Work on a class definition of binge drinking by brainstorming suggestions on the board.

These might include “drinking a whole bottle of wine”, “making yourself sick”, “getting wasted”, etc.

Compare to slide 2, which includes two definitions that are commonly used. Make sure the class agrees to a definition and understands it, whether it is the official one or their alternative.

Show one or both of the video clips using the links on the next slide. The first clip may not be suitable for younger students as it contains upsetting footage of a young woman in the final stages of liver failure. The second clip is part of a recent government campaign about binge drinking.