THE CONNECTION TO 8th GRADE STANDARDS

Math Standard: 5.0 Students solve multi step problems, including word problems, involving linear equations and linear inequalities in one variable and provide justification for each step. by using these techniques- In the United States, everyday, 42 people die due to drunk drivers, after 32 days, how many people have died? How many days did it take 2100 people to lose their lives? 

(Formula) y=mx + b, b=0, m=42, y=42x + 0

Please use a different scenario

We can include an algebraic equation to calculate the deaths from alcohol related deaths?

 y=42(32) + 0

  y = (deaths)

  y= (1344)

 

2100 = 42x + 0

    (x=50)

Science Standard (chemical reaction)

For our science standard we decided to do chemical reaction.  And for our chemical reaction we decided to explain what happens to alcohol once it enters the body.  This process is explained through steps.

 

Step One: Oxidation of Ethanol

CH3CH2OH + NAD+ ---> CH3CH=O + NADH + H+

(Ethanol) 
(Alcohol/dehydrogenase)
(Acetaldehyde)
(Dehydrogenase)
(Hydrogen)

Step 2:
Pyruvic Acid + NADH + H+ ---> Lactic Acid + NAD+
(Alcohol/dehydrogenase)
(Hydrogen)
(Alcohol/dehydrogenase)

 

Step 3
Synthesis of Lipids:
Excess NADH may be used as a reducing agent in two pathways--one to synthesize glycerol and the other to synthesis fatty acids. As a result, heavy drinkers may initially be overweight.

 

Step 4
Electron Transport Chain: The NADH may be used directly in the electron transport chain to synthesize ATP as a source of energy. This reaction has the direct effect of inhibiting the normal oxidation of fats in the fatty acid spiral and citric acid cycle. Fats may accumulate or acetyl CoA may accumulate with the resulting production of ketone bodies. Accumulation of fat in the liver can be alleviated by secreting lipids into the blood stream. The higher lipid levels in the blood may be responsible for heart attacks.

 
From drinking you will lose functions that are controlled by the frontal part of your brain. These include motor skills, speech, and judgment. Drink in moderation. The combination of smoking and drinking alters the effects of both activities, however, does not become any more detrimental than the lone activities. Alcohol inhibits brain function in general. How drunk you are depends on how deep it's penetrated your brain, and that depends on how much you've had.  Please drink responisbly, and do not under any circumstance drink and drive.