| Introduce topic by describing, activity name, content standard, and objectives. Start the session by asking the following questions: -What does BAC stand for? Write on board after you ask the question so you can refer to it throughout the session. -Does the type of alcohol you consume affect or change your BAC? -What factors affect your BAC? -What is the effect of alcohol, if you are taking any medication or drug? -What is the BAC limit in California? Inform the participants that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in all states it is illegal to drive with BAC of 0.08 or higher. This BAC level increases 11 times the risk to be involved in single-vehicle crashes, compared to drivers with a BAC zero. Tell the participants that you will play a video that describes how the BAC affects the nervous system and our brain. Instruct the participants to identify at least one specific effect on our brain and one specific behavior as a consequence of drinking too much alcohol. After watching the video, ask the participants the following questions: -what are the effects of alcohol on the nervous system? Why do we vomit after drinking too much alcohol? -What percentage of alcohol consumed can be metabolized by the body? -What are the effects with a BAC of 0.02, 0.04 and 0.07? -What part of our brain is affected that it alters how we respond emotionally to situations when we are drinking. This will explain why people become aggressive when drunk. Inform the participants that according to the American Medical Association, the BAC varies according to the following factors: - The number of drinks you consume within an hour - Gender - Weight - Presence of food in the stomach Ask the following questions to discuss previous list: -How does the drinking pace affect your BAC? -If two people of the same gender and weight consume the same amount of alcohol, but one of them ate before drinking and the other did not, how does this affect their BAC? As a final activity, ask participants to help you identify at least 5 specific actions we can take in order to control and manage the BAC levels. Ask volunteers to share at least one action they can plan in doing next time they drink to make sure that their BAC stays under manageable levels. |