Ask, Listen, Learn: Alcohol and Your Developing Central Nervous System
This lesson is intended to further student’s understanding of the central nervous system, neurotransmission, and how alcohol subsequently impacts function.
In order to help students comprehend a complex topic, this lesson allows them to use their creativity and language skills with the scientific content.
Length: 30-40 minutes | Designed for 5th and 6th grade
Objectives
• Conceptualize the functions of the central nervous
system
• Describe the functions of neurotransmitters
• Communicate the way in which alcohol slows the
central nervous system and identify specific effects it
has on the body
• Understand that different factors, like weight and
gender, contribute to the impact of alcohol on the body
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This lesson is intended to further student’s understanding of the central nervous system, neurotransmission, and how alcohol subsequently impacts function.
In order to help students comprehend a complex topic, this lesson allows them to use their creativity and language skills with the scientific content.
Length: 30-40 minutes | Designed for 5th and 6th grade
Objectives
• Conceptualize the functions of the central nervous
system
• Describe the functions of neurotransmitters
• Communicate the way in which alcohol slows the
central nervous system and identify specific effects it
has on the body
• Understand that different factors, like weight and
gender, contribute to the impact of alcohol on the body
What are you looking for?
Organization
Website URL
Type of Resource
PDF File
Video