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 is intended to teach students about the dangers of underage drinking by detailing the important functions of the hippocampus. This lesson highlights the value in preventive health in avoiding risk, and allows students to test their own memories and learn about various parts of the brain.
Learning Objectives:
In this lesson students will be able to:
- Identify the functions of the hippocampus
- Identify certain parts of the brain and their various functions
- Communicate the effect of alcohol on the hippocampus
- Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and prevention to enhance health
Standards Alignment for Hippocampus Lesson
Visit these links to download free classroom materials and resources that accompany this lesson:
- Video: How Alcohol Affects Your Developing Hippocampus
- Hippocampus Comprehension Questions
- Hippocampus Vocabulary
- Hippocampus Vocabulary Cards
- Hippocampus Word Scramble
- Hippocampus Word Search
- Hippocampus Brain Diagram Blank
- Hippocampus Brain Diagram Answers
- Kahoot! How Alcohol Affects Your Developing Hippocampus
