Science·Organisms & Life Processes·conceptual
Effects of Drugs & Alcohol
Explain the effects of recreational drugs including alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substances on behaviour, health, and body systems, and distinguish between depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens
Suggested ages 13–14
Evidence of understanding
- Categorises common recreational drugs as depressants, stimulants, or hallucinogens
- Explains specific effects of alcohol and tobacco on the body (e.g. liver damage, lung cancer)
- Discusses the difference between physical and psychological dependence
Assessment prompt
If Effects of Drugs & Alcohol saw a news story about drug misuse, could they explain what different types of drugs do to the body and behaviour — and why some are more harmful than others?
Standards alignment
KS3.Sci.Bio.Health.2GB · uk-nc-2013
Effects of recreational drugs
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · KS3