About This Lesson
The Ask, Listen, Learn video series and supplemental lesson plans have been designed to teach kids about the impact alcohol has on the developing brain, the short and long-term consequences of underage drinking, and how to make healthy decisions. This lesson has been designed to teach kids about the physical impact underage drinking has on the developing brain and body, specifically the cerebellum.
This lesson is intended to teach students how alcohol impacts physical and verbal coordination, while simultaneously emphasizing the crucial role of communication skills in living a healthy lifestyle and saying “no” to underage drinking.
Learning Objectives:
In this lesson students will be able to:
- Identify the functions of the cerebellum
- Communicate the impact of alcohol on the cerebellum
- Recognize the physical effects alcohol can have on coordination and motor skills, both physical and verbal
- Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks
Standards Alignment for Cerebellum Lesson
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