Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will learn basic facts about vaping, understand its health risks, and co-create group norms to foster a supportive environment for discussing quitting strategies.

Building awareness of vaping’s harms and establishing respectful group norms sets a safe foundation for open dialogue, peer support, and long-term habit change.

Audience

Time

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Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Icebreaker Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Session Introduction

5 minutes

Step 3

Vaping Facts Presentation

15 minutes

Step 4

Group Norms Discussion

15 minutes

Step 5

Reflection Exit Ticket

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Quit & Thrive: Vaping Facts

Introduce the series and today’s focus. Explain that this slide deck will cover key definitions, prevalence data, and health risks of vaping. Encourage students to jot down questions for discussion at the end.

Agenda

Walk through today’s agenda so students know what to expect. Emphasize timing: about 15 minutes for this section, then discussion.

What Is Vaping?

Define vaping clearly. Contrast with traditional smoking. Ask: “Has anyone seen or used an e-cigarette?”

Common Vape Devices

Show images or real devices if available. Point out brand examples. Ask students if they recognize any.

Vaping Among Teens

Share reputable survey data (e.g., CDC, NYTS). Stress that numbers may change yearly but trends show rising use.

Why Do Teens Vape?

Lead a quick brainstorm: What drives teens to vape? Capture answers on board.

Health Risks: Short-Term

Highlight immediate effects. Ask: “Has anyone experienced any of these symptoms?”

Health Risks: Long-Term

Explain that research on long-term effects is still emerging but risks are serious. Relate to brain and lung health.

Discussion & Questions

Open the floor for questions. Encourage students to share what surprised them and note topics they want to explore further in later sessions.

Discussion

Game

Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will explore evidence-based quitting strategies for vaping, evaluate their effectiveness, and develop personalized SMART goals to replace vaping with healthier habits.

Equipping students with proven quitting methods and structured goal-setting builds self-efficacy and a clear roadmap for behavior change, making successful vaping cessation more attainable.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

20 minutes

Step 1

Check-In & Mindfulness Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Quitting Strategies Presentation

15 minutes

Step 3

Strategy Analysis Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

SMART Goal Development

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection Exit Ticket

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Quit & Thrive: Quitting Strategies

Welcome students to Session 2 and introduce today’s focus on quitting methods. Explain that they will learn multiple evidence-based strategies and decide which might work best for them.

Agenda

Preview the topics to set expectations. Tell students to note which strategy resonates most.

Behavioral Replacement

Explain how swapping vaping for healthier behaviors can break the habit loop. Ask for examples of activities they enjoy.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

Introduce NRT options and how they deliver controlled nicotine to ease withdrawal. Discuss age guidelines and school policies.

Peer Support & Counseling

Highlight the power of social support. Ask if anyone has tried or heard of a support group.

Digital Tools & Apps

Show examples of apps and text programs. Encourage students to explore one after class.

Mindfulness & Stress Management

Discuss how stress and emotions trigger vaping. Lead a 1-minute guided breathing demo.

Success Rates & Examples

Share real-world outcomes to boost confidence. Invite students to reflect on which method they’d try.

Discussion & Questions

Open the floor for questions. Prompt students to compare strategies and discuss potential barriers.

Worksheet

Lesson Plan

Session 3 Lesson Plan

Students will apply evidence-based quitting strategies and healthy-habit replacements through collaborative gameplay, reinforcing skills in real-world scenarios and boosting confidence in handling vaping temptations.

An interactive game cements understanding of quitting tactics, fosters peer support, and makes habit-replacement skills memorable, increasing students’ readiness to resist vaping.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Game Setup

5 minutes

Step 2

Vape Escape Challenge Play

25 minutes

Step 3

Debrief Discussion

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Exit Ticket

5 minutes

Lesson Plan

Session 4 Lesson Plan

Students will showcase and reflect on their personalized quitting and healthy-habit plans, receive peer feedback, and commit to ongoing support partnerships.

Presenting projects and exchanging feedback reinforces accountability, helps students refine strategies, and fosters a supportive network to sustain quitting efforts.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Gallery Setup

5 minutes

Step 2

Showcase & Peer Feedback

25 minutes

Step 3

Group Debrief Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Peer Support Pledge

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection Exit Ticket

5 minutes