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 Lesson
This lesson introduces students to the ‘Think Twice’ module where they will learn about alcohol in a balanced and age-appropriate way. Key areas covered include the varying effects of alcohol on the body and brain and the choices that people can make about drinking alcohol.
40 - 60 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 Lesson 1
The lesson focuses on the how alcohol enters the body and the impact it has on the brain, using the age-appropriate "Kid Scientist" video. Students review the knowledge gained in the Life Ed lesson and apply that knowledge to predict how a person's behaviour, actions and functions may be impacted if they choose to drink alcohol.
40 - 60 minutes - Depending on duration of discussion
School Lesson
Think Twice – Post-visit Lesson 2
This lesson finalises the ‘Think Twice’ module. Through a three tiered structure, students learn about the physical, social, and legal consequences of regular or irresponsible consumption of alcohol. Through the activities in this lesson, students are also supported to develop their social & emotional skills of relationships and responsible decision making.
40 - 60 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.
