What are nicotine and alcohol?

In this lesson, we will learn about non-medicinal drugs, such as alcohol and nicotine. We will learn about the effects of alcohol on the body as well as the negative consequences of consuming products with nicotine, like cigarettes or vaping. Finally, we will work on applying our knowledge to real life scenarios. For some people this will be a sensitive topic. If that applies to you, you may want to do the rest of this lesson with a trusted adult nearby who can support.

What are nicotine and alcohol?

In this lesson, we will learn about non-medicinal drugs, such as alcohol and nicotine. We will learn about the effects of alcohol on the body as well as the negative consequences of consuming products with nicotine, like cigarettes or vaping. Finally, we will work on applying our knowledge to real life scenarios. For some people this will be a sensitive topic. If that applies to you, you may want to do the rest of this lesson with a trusted adult nearby who can support.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Define nicotine and alcohol
  2. Explain how nicotine and alcohol came to be used by humans
  3. Describe some effects of using nicotine and alcohol to excess

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is a drug?
A drug is a chemical that causes harm to the body.
A drug is a chemical that has a positive effect on the body.
Correct answer: A drug is a chemical that has an effect on the body.
Q2.
Can any medicine be used to treat a specific illness? True or false.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
What does the word addictive mean?
When you can stop using something.
When you cannot stop using something.
When you feel in control of your consumption of medicines.
Correct answer: When you feel you cannot stop using something.
Q4.
What are antibiotics used for? Choose 2 answers.
To cure all diseases.
To cure colds.
Correct answer: To cure illnesses.
Correct answer: To kill bacteria that cause some illnesses.

4 Questions

Q1.
What can a large amount of alcohol do? (Tick 2 boxes)
It can cure illness.
Correct answer: It can make you feel angry and sad.
It can make you feel happy.
Correct answer: It can make you feel sleepy.
Q2.
Which organ can stop working because of alcohol?
Heart
Intestines
Correct answer: Liver
Lungs
Q3.
Which organ can become damaged because of smoking and vaping?
Heart
Intestines
Liver
Correct answer: Lungs
Q4.
What can happen to your lungs if you smoke for a long period of time?
Correct answer: Chemicals build up causing deadly diseases like cancer.
Chemicals build up causing illnesses like a cold.

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UnitScience / Diet and lifestyle

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