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A healthy body: drugs and alcohol

Science Year 6
This unit is part of Year 6 Science The Art of Being Human

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Objectives

Before teaching this session, please refer to your school’s PSHE policy. You may wish to discuss this with your subject leader.

Explore the truths and myths about the effects of drugs and alcohol on the human body, before creating your own artistic ‘montage’ advert that reflects this topic in a creative and informative manner.
Your art exhibition is now complete and ready for display!

Science Objectives
i) Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function.
ii) Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans.

Working Scientifically

  1. Identify scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments.

Other Curriculum Areas
Art

  • Improve mastery of art and design techniques.

PSHE

  • Take part in drugs education

Extended Writing Opportunity
Information text: Create a booklet that describes the impact of drugs and alcohol on the human body.

Lesson Planning

Teaching

  • Identify how drugs impact on the way the human body functions.
  • Understand that certain drugs can be used for positive effect in the form of medicine.
  • Create an aesthetic photo montage that shares a message.
  • Understand the negative physical, social and emotional impact of drug misuse.

Activities

  1. Identify the effects of drugs on the human body.
  2. Create a print advert that explores the impact of drugs and alcohol on the human body.
  3. Exhibit all art from the block in a ‘human body’ exhibition.

Vocabulary
Drugs, lifestyle, addiction, disease, medicine, alcohol, cigarettes, stimulant, depressant, analgesic, hallucinogen

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