Catalyst 5/5/14

Write the following question and answer on your Catalyst sheet:

What are the 3 types of psychoactive drugs?What are some effects of alcohol that you

know?

ANNOUNCEMENTEnglish & Math EAP Testing on Wednesday &

ThursdayPlacement test for CSU’s and community

colleges…you can skip certain classes if you do well!

Multiple choice

MAY/JUNE 2014MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY28 29 30 1

10. 1 The Brain10.2 Addiction & Types of Drugs

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10.3 Alcohol10.4 Barbiturates & Benzos

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EAP TESTING

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EAP TESTING

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10.5 Caffeine10.6 Cocaine

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10.7 Codeine?10.8 Ecstasy

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10.9 Heroin

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10.11 Inhalants10.12 LSD & Psilocybin

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10.13 Marijuana10.14 Methamphetamine

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10.15 Nicotine

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10.16 Oxycodone10.17 PCP

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MEMORIAL DAY

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10.18 Peyote

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10.19 Salvia

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10.20 Steroids

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REVIEW

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FINALS

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FINALS

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FINALS

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LAST DAY!

10.3 Alcohol5/5/14

What is alcohol?Drinking alcohol is also known as ethanol

Chemical formula: C2H6O

Different Types of AlcoholMany different varieties

Beer (4-6% alcohol)

Wine (12 – 15% alcohol)

Liquor (40% alcohol)

Proof = twice (2x) the alcohol content ex: most liquors are 80 proof (or 40% alcohol)

How much is “one drink”?The volume in one drink depends on the type

of alcohol…

350 mL 150 mL 44 mL

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)Short term effects of alcohol depend on blood

alcohol content (BAC), which is the % of alcohol in the blood

BAC depends on several things: How much you weigh Your gender How often you drink

0.08% = legally intoxicated

BAC ChartBAC effects< 0.10% (“tipsy”) Relaxation, joy,

talkativeness0.10% - 0.20% (“drunk”) Slurred speech, emotional

swings, rowdy behavior, slow reactions

0.20% – 0.30% (“wasted”) Loss of understanding, movement impaired, memory blackout, vomiting

0.30%+ Breathing/heart rate impaired, unconsciousness

0.40%+ Possible death

Independent ActivityLook at the chart you picked up from the backBased on your gender (male/female) and how

much you weigh, figure out how many drinks it would take you to be: Legally intoxicated (0.08%) Drunk (0.15%) Wasted (0.25%) Dead (0.40%)

Police Dashcam GameEach table will get a whiteboard & markerWe’re going to see police dashcam recordings

of drunk drivers who were pulled overBased on what you observe about the person’s

behavior, discuss and write down what you think their BAC is

I will reveal the actual BAC

Long-Term Effects of AlcoholAlcoholism (alcohol addiction)Cirrhosis (damaged liver)Seizures & strokeHeart problems & high blood pressureDepression & anxietyUnemployment, low productivity,

family problems

Article on Teen Binge DrinkingQuietly read the article on teenage binge

drinking

Assignment – Letter to a Friend Get a sheet of paper After reading the article, write a letter (minimum 10

sentences) to a friend/family member/made-up person with a drinking problem

Your letter must include: What alcohol is What is happening to his BAC as he drinks The long-term effects to his body if he continues binge

drinking You must use evidence from your notes and the article to

write your letter If you don’t finish you have until Friday to turn it in

Achieve3000Take out your iPad and go to www.achieve3000.comLogin with your username and passwordComplete “Give Up Oil? Not So Fast!” article

Complete Before Reading Poll Read Article Complete Activity Complete After Reading Poll You do NOT have to do the Thought Question

You have 30 minutes to complete this assignment