How does alcohol negatively impact embryonic development?
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Part One ~ Impacts on Health
Source 1: Use Encyclopedia Britannica to find out how alcohol use affects the body and embryo, the short-term psychological and emotional factors, and risks.
Source 2: Read the Effects of Alcohol on the Developing Fetus SAMHSA article.
Source 3: Analyze this photograph on the effects of brain morphology. What are the similarities and differences between the images?
Source 4: Watch Nicholas's story - Mom warns others against drinking during pregnancy. How did his mother's decisions affect him?
Part Two ~ Impacts on Society
1. Now that you've explored several resources, analyze your research findings. In what specific ways does alcohol negatively impact embryonic development?
2. Search the Internet for QUALITY WEBSITES and visuals that answer the following guiding questions:
Is the mother to blame if she consumes alcohol, but doesn't know she's pregnant?
What is our government doing to let people know about the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy?
What organizations or individuals are speaking out about consuming alcohol during pregnancy?
Find an organization that focused on helping individuals with fetal alcohol syndrome. What kind of support do they provide?
Part One ~ Impacts on Health
Source 1: Use Encyclopedia Britannica to find out how alcohol use affects the body and embryo, the short-term psychological and emotional factors, and risks.
Source 2: Read the Effects of Alcohol on the Developing Fetus SAMHSA article.
Source 3: Analyze this photograph on the effects of brain morphology. What are the similarities and differences between the images?
Source 4: Watch Nicholas's story - Mom warns others against drinking during pregnancy. How did his mother's decisions affect him?
Part Two ~ Impacts on Society
1. Now that you've explored several resources, analyze your research findings. In what specific ways does alcohol negatively impact embryonic development?
2. Search the Internet for QUALITY WEBSITES and visuals that answer the following guiding questions:
Is the mother to blame if she consumes alcohol, but doesn't know she's pregnant?
What is our government doing to let people know about the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy?
What organizations or individuals are speaking out about consuming alcohol during pregnancy?
Find an organization that focused on helping individuals with fetal alcohol syndrome. What kind of support do they provide?