Think Twice
Year 5 / Year 6
Alcohol is a common legal drug in Australia. Students often believe that it is used by most teens, however, the evidence is that alcohol consumption has greatly reduced in the current generations. This age-appropriate module takes a strengths-based approach, empowering students to make safe choices, now and in the future.
Overview
Students explore the possible impacts of alcohol on the people who use it and on others. They investigate social norms and identify why many teens chose to not drink alcohol and the laws around alcohol sale and supply. They identify and practice strategies to reduce alcohol-related harms.
Life Ed programs are not just a visit, they’re a multi-modal learning pathway! So make use of the whole pathway… the pre visit lesson; the Life Ed Educator visit; the 2 post visit lessons; and the parent communication.
Learning outcomes include:
Life Ed programs are not just a visit, they’re a multi-modal learning pathway! So make use of the whole pathway… the pre visit lesson; the Life Ed Educator visit; the 2 post visit lessons; and the parent communication.
Learning outcomes include:
- Understand the the impacts of alcohol on individuals and communities
- Understand the social norms around alcohol in the community
- Apply critical thinking skills in relation to decisions about alcohol
- Apply strategies that promote their safety and the safety of others
Step 1: Pre-lesson
To be completed with your class before the Life Ed visit.
Think Twice – Pre-visit Mini Lesson – Let’s Talk About Alcohol
This lesson introduces students to the ‘Think Twice’ module where they will learn about alcohol in a balanced and age-appropriate way. Please complete this short lesson before the Life Ed visit.
15 minutes – Depending on duration of discussion
School Lesson
Pre lesson – An Overview for Parents
Step 3: Post Visit
To be completed with your class after the Life Ed visit.
Think Twice – Post-visit Mini Lesson – Alcohol and the Brain
This short lesson builds on the “Think Twice” Life Ed session. Your class will examine how alcohol gets into the body if a person chooses to drink, and how it affects areas of the brain. An optional assessment task is linked to this lesson - see below.
10 - 15 minutes - Depending on duration of discussion
School Lesson
Think Twice – Post-visit Mini Lesson – Alcohol and the Body
This lesson continues to build on the “Think Twice” module by embedding student learning about how the body processes alcohol. The lesson includes a take-home discussion guide to equip students and their families to start conversations about safety. An optional assessment task is linked to this lesson (see below) to support you track and report on student learning.
15 minutes - Depending on duration of discussion
School Lesson
Think Twice – Post-visit Mini Lesson – Social Norms
This final lesson examines the changing social norms around alcohol use in Australia. This knowledge equips students to critically evaluate common opinions that overestimate the use of alcohol by teenagers. An optional assessment task is linked to this lesson - see below.
15 minutes – Depending on duration of discussion
School Lesson
Attention: Teachers
Use this Assessment Rubric (PDF) to assist with assessing the student comprehension of Think Twice Booster Session content.
Assessment Tasks
To meet all outcomes for this module, teachers are encouraged to use the assessment tasks to extend student learning and observe student understanding of the content covered in this module.
