Lesson Plan

Vaping: The Smoke Screen Lesson Plan

Students will examine the realities of vaping, learning about its health risks and social influences to make informed decisions.

Understanding vaping is critical for making healthy choices and debunking misinformation, particularly amid social pressures faced in adolescence.

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Review and Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Lesson Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Conclusion and Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Debunking Vaping Myths

Introduce the slide deck by outlining the purpose: to address and correct common myths about vaping. Emphasize the importance of basing opinions on accurate, scientific information.

Myth 1: 'Vaping is Just Water Vapor'

Discuss the first myth. Ask students if they've heard that vaping is harmless because it's 'just water vapor'. Prepare to explain why this is misleading.

Fact 1: Harmful Chemicals in Vaping

Provide facts to dismantle the first myth. Include key points from the fact sheet such as the presence of harmful chemicals and potential long-term effects.

Myth 2: 'Vaping is a Safe Alternative to Smoking'

Introduce the second myth. Engage students by asking if they've heard claims that vaping is a safe alternative to smoking.

Fact 2: Vaping Poses Significant Health Risks

Detail the reality behind the second myth with evidence highlighting that vaping still poses significant health risks and can lead to addiction.

Takeaway Message

Conclude the presentation by summarizing the key points and encouraging students to question misinformation. Prompt discussion on how advertising can create misleading impressions.

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Vaping: The Smoke Screen

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