Lesson Plan
Vaping Awareness Blueprint
Students will identify key factors driving teen vaping, critically analyze common myths versus facts, and reflect on personal decision-making to support substance use prevention.
With teen vaping on the rise, this lesson empowers 9th graders to understand motivations, recognize health risks, and build critical thinking skills to resist peer pressure and make informed choices.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Presentation: Teen Vaping Trends
10 minutes
Step 3
Discussion: Cause & Effect Circles
10 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Myths vs. Facts Chart
15 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: One-Minute Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Teen Vaping Trends
Rising Prevalence
Local Snapshot
Why Teens Vape
Marketing & Flavors
Key Takeaways

Discussion


Worksheet


Cool Down

