How much alcohol is in a drink?

Teachers' Notes

Target age group: 14-16 year-olds

Structure: 1 written lesson

Preparation: Download worksheet 7 (at least 1 between 2).

Objectives

To show that alcoholic drinks may contain different amounts of alcohol.

Notes
The calculations and graph could be finished for homework.

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In England in 2008, 18% of 11–15 year-olds drink weekly (3% of 11 year olds rising to 46% of 15 year olds).

Sources: The Drug Use, Smoking and Drinking among young people in England 2008 report and The Chief Medical Officers Guidance for parents on underage drinking 2009

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