Develop an understanding of the Australian drinking culture and its impact on our health and behaviours.
Know what a standard drink is and the importance this knowledge can do for an individual. |
Highlight the effects alcohol can have on the physical, social and emotional aspects of individuals
Explain why the Australian culture is known for abuse of alcohol |
Try this one on your own
Task: Look at the 11 questions below. Answer them as best as you can in your exercise book. The Title to the page is "How much do you know about alcohol?". Questions 6-11 require you to write a sentence for the correct answer + either True/False.
Some interesting points.......
Alcohol is a _________ drug in Australia. Within Australian society, _________ alcohol is often perceived as a ________ acceptable behaviour, with little regard for the impact on their _________. Teenagers aged 12-17 are sustaining from drinking alcohol until they are __________ but it is the amount they drink in one session that is ______________. Risky drinking and drinking __________ is becoming a significant social and ___________ problem amongst _____________. Alcohol is the most widely used drug in _____________, with almost 90% of adults reporting having consumed alcohol at some point over their _______________ and 80% consuming at least some alcohol in the previous 12 months.
economic, Australia, drinking, teenagers, lifetime, binges, concerning, socially, older, legal, health
Class discussion Points???
- Alcohol abuse is so entrenched in the Australian culture, the only way to change is to make it illegal like other drugs.
- Alcohol is a great drug for relaxing, having fun and partying.
- Boys handle drinking much better than girls.
Standard Drinks
Task: Answer the following questions in your exercise book. Questions must be in sentence format. Discuss with your table group;-
- Why is it important to know what a standard drink is?
- What is a standard drink definition?
- How long, on average, does a standard drink last in your system?
- What factors can make this vary from one person to the next?
- How many standard drinks in one sitting is considered "Binge Drinking"
The truth about Alcohol.................
Task: Click on the picture below to watch the short documentary on Alcohol. Draw a 3x3 grid on a fresh page of your book (9 squares) with a title "All about Alcohol". While watching the clip write down any interesting points, of your choice, in each square (9 points in total). Compare and discuss with other class mates after the clip.