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Say No to Vaping

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Matt Carlson

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Say No to Vaping

Anti-Vaping Education

This lesson aims to educate middle school students about the dangers of vaping through active learning and project-based strategies. By the end of the lesson, students will understand the harmful effects of vaping and be equipped with strategies to resist peer pressure.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Active Learning, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Addiction: Types, Causes, and Solutions, Discussion Questions, Anti-Vaping Worksheet, and Activity materials (poster board, markers, etc.)

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Greet students and introduce the topic of vaping.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson: understanding the dangers of vaping and resisting peer pressure.
  • Show the video Addiction: Types, Causes, and Solutions.

Step 2

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with discussion questions related to the video and the harmful effects of vaping.
  • Allow students to discuss and share their thoughts within their groups.
  • Reconvene the class and ask each group to share a summary of their discussion.

Step 3

Anti-Vaping Poster Activity

20 mins

  • Break students into groups again and provide them with poster board and markers.
  • Instruct each group to create an anti-vaping poster that illustrates the dangers of vaping and ways to resist peer pressure.
  • Encourage creativity and cooperation.
  • Once completed, have each group present their poster to the class.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

  • Distribute the Anti-Vaping Worksheet to the students.
  • Allow students to work individually to complete the worksheet, which reinforces the lesson's content.

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Q&A

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Address any questions or concerns the students may have.
  • Remind students of the importance of making healthy choices and resisting peer pressure.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Discussion questions related to the harmful effects of vaping and the information presented in the video.

What are some of the reasons why people might start vaping?

Discuss peer pressure, curiosity, perception of vaping as less harmful, and flavors.







What did the video mention about the negative effects of addiction?

Reference the impacts on physical health, mental health, and social relationships.







How can you resist peer pressure to vape?

Focus on self-confidence, refusal skills, and seeking support from friends and family.







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Worksheet

Anti-Vaping Worksheet

A worksheet that reinforces the lesson on the dangers of vaping and strategies to resist peer pressure.

List three dangers of vaping.








What are some signs of addiction mentioned in the video?








Write a short paragraph on how you can resist peer pressure to vape.








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Answer Key

Worksheet Answer Key

Answer key for the Anti-Vaping Worksheet.

List three dangers of vaping.

Lung damage, addiction, cardiovascular issues.
Vaping can cause lung damage, addiction, and cardiovascular issues.

What are some signs of addiction mentioned in the video?

Inability to stop, loss of interest in other activities, withdrawal symptoms.
The video highlights an inability to stop, loss of interest in other activities, and withdrawal symptoms.

Write a short paragraph on how you can resist peer pressure to vape.

Responses will vary but should include strategies like saying no confidently, avoiding situations where vaping is present, and having a support system.
Encourages students to reflect on the strategies discussed in class and personalize their response.

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