How alcohol affects the body

Useful as part of a PSHE themed formtime activity, this is a good creative resource designed to help students understand about the physical consequences of alcohol abuse.

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TRU_FT_Alcohol_4_Final.pdf

TRU_FT_Alcohol_4_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

Students gain greater knowledge and understanding of the dangers to the body of long-term alcohol abuse. Students gain greater appreciation of the concept of alcoholism.

Differentiate by learning style

This session uses a variety of different learning styles.

Differentiate by age or ability

Younger students would benefit from having additional material given to them on what happens to the body when alcohol is abused.

Class control tip

Focus the timed activity by using background music on a relevant theme or with a timer.

Introduction

Introduce the learning outcomes for this lesson.

Today’s lesson concentrates on the effects that alcohol has upon the body.