Teens and Alcohol

This factual, nonjudgmental unit presents teenage drinking and its consequences. Lessons present the historical and economic aspects of alcohol, compare drinking patterns around the world, examine the influence of lobbyists for the alcoholic beverage industry, and investigate trends in alcohol advertisements. Students study and discuss underage drinking, portrayals of alcohol on television and in literature, and the consequences of alcohol misuse. In addition to a bibliography of print and online resources, Teens and Alcohol features an objective and short answer test.

About the Series:

Social Studies curriculum units contain complete lesson plans with preliminary and follow-up work, teacher notes with background and rationale, ready-to-use worksheets, and suggested answers for student questions. These materials encourage the development of thinking , reading, speaking, research, and writing skills as well as critical thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.