December 1st through 5th. Grade Eight Health continues to explore the alcohol chapter. The next lesson in the alcohol chapter is entitled, "Short-Term Effects of Alcohol Use". It is important for the students to understand that alcohol negatively impacts an individual's ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations. We will also define important terms related to alcohol such as intoxication and blood alcohol content. We also explore how alcohol affects each individual differently. We will identify six different factors that determine the effect that alcohol has on an individual.
We will also identify the three different categories of alcoholic beverages and their varying alcohol content. Lastly, we will discuss how alcohol consumption can negatively impact our ability to utilize nutrients. This is often overlooked by most.
Students will also be given an opportunity to present their, "All About Me" Prezi to their classmates. If a student has not, they need to understand that they have a zero for a minor assessment grade. Any student that is having a problem sharing their prezi, they should see me as soon as possible.
Finally, we will have a alcohol system quiz in the near future. It will consist of twenty questions (short answer and matching). Stay tuned for details.