The facts about alcohol
I can describe the effects and risks of alcohol and explain why some people choose to drink alcohol.
The facts about alcohol
I can describe the effects and risks of alcohol and explain why some people choose to drink alcohol.
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Key learning points
- It is illegal to buy alcohol under the age of 18.
- Although many adults do drink alcohol responsibly, it can still be risky for their health.
- Dangers include loss of control, risk-taking, alcohol poisoning and addiction.
- There are a number of motivations for drinking alcohol.
- Peer pressure is a strong influlence for young people and it is important to have strong boundaries around alcohol.
Keywords
Alcohol - a special sort of liquid that can change how people feel and act; it is found in drinks like beer and wine
Poisoning - when someone eats, drinks or touches something that can harm their body, like a dangerous chemical or some plants or foods
Addiction - when someone cannot stop taking a substance
Dependency - in this context, a feeling of needing alcohol to carry out normal daily activities
Boundary - an imaginary line separating what a person will and won't allow
Common misconception
It's fine to drink alcohol because everybody does it.
Although many adults drink alcohol responsibly, there are also many issues that arise from people drinking too much, such as addiction, health problems and relationship difficulties.
To help you plan your year 6 rshe (pshe) lesson on: The facts about alcohol, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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