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- Year 8
Staying safe with alcohol
I can explain ways of staying safe with alcohol and how to support someone who has drunk too much alcohol.
- Year 8
Staying safe with alcohol
I can explain ways of staying safe with alcohol and how to support someone who has drunk too much alcohol.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Safe alcohol consumption involves knowing your limits and pacing yourself.
- It's important to watch out for signs that someone has drunk too much alcohol.
- Support can be provided by staying calm, keeping the person upright, and calling for help if necessary.
- Never leave someone who is intoxicated alone, and seek medical attention if they lose consciousness.
Keywords
Tolerance - in this context, the body's reduced response to alcohol after repeated use, leading to the need for larger quantities to achieve the same effect
Intoxicated - the state of being affected by alcohol to the point where physical and mental control is significantly impaired
Alcohol poisoning - a serious and potentially deadly condition caused by consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period
Support - the actions taken to help someone who is in a difficult or dangerous situation, such as providing care and seeking medical attention
Common misconception
If someone becomes unconscious from drinking, they just need to sleep it off.
Becoming unconscious can be a sign of alcohol poisoning, which is a medical emergency. Immediate help should be sought to ensure the person's safety.
To help you plan your year 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Staying safe with alcohol, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Staying safe with alcohol, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their definition.
immediate consequences of alcohol consumption
health issues that arise from prolonged alcohol misuse
using something in the wrong way, like alcohol
a person's physical and emotional wellbeing
Q2.Which of the following are not examples of short-term effects of alcohol?
Q3.True or false? Alcohol can only impact you if you drink it in large amounts.
Q4.Alcohol can __________ a person's judgement and make them engage in risky behaviour.
Q5.Alcohol is a depressant, so it can have a negative impact on ...
Q6.Which situation best describes someone who might be developing alcohol dependency?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
the body's reduced response to alcohol after repeated use
the state of being affected by alcohol to where control is impaired
the actions taken to help someone who is in a difficult situation
putting a drug or other harmful substance into someone's drink