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KS4 - Alcohol - 6 PSHE lessons
12 Resources available for download in this module
Learn the effects and consequences of alcohol and alcohol abuse.
In this series of 6 PSHE lessons, students will begin to understand the negative effects of drinking though a range of activities, worksheets and class discussions.
Below are the lessons in this topic. Click ‘View these lessons’ to download resources
Why study alcohol?
An introduction to the topic along with a demonstration of alcohol units and the different strengths of alcoholic drinks.
Short term consequences
The short term effects of alcohol abuse and how it feels when you drink alcohol.
Long term consequences
The dangers of long term alcohol abuse and exploring the concept of alcoholism.
Alcohol and mental health
Key mental health disorders related to alcoholism explored through the use of a case study.
Binge drinking
The social consequences of alcohol abuse and binge drinking. Help pupils see the dangers and long term problems brought on by binge drinking.
Final session
Final session. An evalutation of the 5 lessons. Gain feedback from the students about what they have learnt.
More About PSHE Alcohol Lesson Plans
These teaching resources will help students understand the health triangle concept in relation to alcohol, and have knowledge of the physical, mental and social consequences of alcohol abuse.
Lesson 1 – Why Study Alcohol?
This lesson begins with a teacher led discussion, followed by student and group activities to establish the current level of knowledge about the subject of alcohol. This is reviews in class discussion.
Lesson 2 – Short Term Consequences
Students take part in an exercise which demonstrates the different consequences of alcohol abuse. This is a physical activity, so a little preparation work is required before class. The lesson is summarised with a short ‘fact of fiction’ exercise.
Lesson 3 – Long Term Consequences
In lesson 3, students complete and exercise that highlight some of the health issues associated with the long term effects of alcohol. A group activity enables the level of understanding to be assessed.
Lesson 4 – Alcohol and Mental Health
A range of activities that explore the different types of health issues that are associated with drinking and how this can affect friends and family.
Lesson 5 –Binge Drinking
A range of teacher led discussions, individual activities and group work that discuss the issues of binge drinking.
Lesson 6 – Final Session
In this final module, all the previous learning is pulled together in a group activity.