PSHE Lesson – Caffeine & Energy Drinks: Health Risks and Awareness | KS3 / KS4 | RSHE Aligned
This fully resourced, editable 1-hour+ PSHE lesson explores the rising use of caffeine and energy drinks among young people. Students will learn about the short- and long-term health effects, including addiction risks, and evaluate the ongoing debate around banning energy drinks for under-18s.
Designed for Key Stage 3 or 4 delivery and aligned to the statutory RSHE guidance, this lesson is ideal for use in PSHE, science enrichment, health days, or tutor time.
Learning Outcomes
• Identify short-term and long-term effects of caffeine on the body and mind
• Understand the health risks associated with excessive energy drink consumption
• Evaluate whether age restrictions on energy drinks are necessary and effective
Key Vocabulary
Caffeine, anxiety, heart rate, laxative, jitters, addiction, withdrawal
This PSHE Lesson Includes:
• Fully editable PowerPoint (with objectives, video links, engaging visuals, and discussion points)
• Student-led activities – comprehension tasks, debates, case studies, and reflection prompts
• Confidence checkers and informal assessment opportunities
• Supporting links and extension tasks
• Designed for both PSHE specialists and non-specialist teachers
Format: Editable PowerPoint + printable tasks
Target Age: KS3 / KS4 (Ages 11–16)
Themes: Health education, substance awareness, risk-taking behaviour, wellbeing
Spark discussion, build health literacy, and help students make informed lifestyle choices with this interactive PSHE lesson on caffeine and energy drinks.
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