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- Year 8
Alcohol and the law
I can explain why people might choose to drink alcohol, the associated risks with alcohol and the law surrounding it.
- Year 8
Alcohol and the law
I can explain why people might choose to drink alcohol, the associated risks with alcohol and the law surrounding it.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- People have different attitudes towards drinking alcohol.
- The legal age for alcohol consumption in the UK is 18.
- Breaking alcohol laws can result in serious consequences such as fines, imprisonment, or a criminal record.
Keywords
Legal age - the minimum age at which a person is allowed to do something by law, such as consuming alcohol
Alcohol - a substance containing ethanol which can impair judgement and coordination
Underage drinking - the consumption of alcohol by someone who is below the legal drinking age
Offence - a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act
Criminal record - a list of a person's previous criminal convictions
Common misconception
Only adults face consequences for breaking alcohol laws.
Underage individuals can also face legal consequences such as fines and a criminal record.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? The UK government puts age restrictions on harmful substances such as nicotine or alcohol.
Q2.The legal age to buy cigarettes or vapes is ...
Q3.__________ are decisions that contribute positively to our physical and mental well-being.
Q4.Match the word to its correct definition.
the way in which a person lives, including their habits and behaviours
doing something within reasonable limits, not in excess
the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.
Q5.__________ is the duty you have to care for or protect something.
Q6.It is against the to purchase age-restricted products for someone underage.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definition.
the minimum age at which a person is allowed to do something by law
a substance containing ethanol which can impair judgement
the consumption of alcohol by someone who is below the legal age
a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act
a list of a person’s previous criminal convictions