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.