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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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
Slide Deck
Alcohol Metabolism Explained
What Is Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?
Absorption & Distribution
Metabolism & Elimination
Factors Influencing BAC
Sample BAC Calculation
Interpreting BAC Levels
Key Takeaways
Worksheet
Activity
Cool Down
