Energy Drinks and Caffeine - Year 6

Caffeine and Energy Drinks Lesson

This 1-hour, fully resourced PSHE lesson is suitable for upper KS2 or lower KS3. It investigates the risks associated with consuming caffeinated energy drinks as well as looking at the harmful effects of consuming too many free sugars.

The students will begin the lesson by reflecting on the events that swept the nation when the Prime product line was first released. We will discuss the reasons why some schools felt the need to ban the drink before delving into the health risks associated with excessive caffeine consumption.

The students will look at the caffeine and sugar content of a variety of drinks, reflecting on their safety, suitability for young people, as well as the moral question of whether it is right to market these products to kids and young people.

The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well-differentiated, and fun activities. It is designed to be 'no-prep', so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to.

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