Lesson Plan

Simulation Instructions

Students simulate blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in a safe, hands-on activity and reflect on how increasing impairment affects decision-making, then create personal strategies for safer choices.

Understanding how alcohol metabolizes and impairs faculties helps students make informed choices, recognize risks, and adopt harm-reduction strategies.

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Set Up Simulation Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Safety

5 minutes

Step 2

Explain Alcohol Metabolism

10 minutes

Step 3

BAC Simulation Activity

20 minutes

Step 4

Impairment Relay Race

15 minutes

Step 5

Debrief & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 6

Personal Action Plan Cool-Down

10 minutes

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Alcohol Metabolism Explained

What Is Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?

Absorption & Distribution

Metabolism & Elimination

Factors Influencing BAC

Sample BAC Calculation

Interpreting BAC Levels

Key Takeaways

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Sip or Skip?

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