Lesson Plan
Vape vs Reality Lesson Plan
Students in grades 5–8 will learn three real health risks of vaping, debunk common myths, and practice simple, age-appropriate strategies to say “No” to vaping.
Vaping is increasingly common among tweens and early teens. This lesson equips younger students with clear facts, builds confidence to resist peer pressure, and promotes healthy choices before habits form.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Poll
3 minutes
Step 2
Myth or Fact Relay
5 minutes
Step 3
Slide Deck Overview
7 minutes
Step 4
Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Activity
3 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Pledge
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Vape vs Reality
Warm-Up Poll
Myth or Fact?
Health Risks of Vaping
Hidden Chemicals
Vaping with Weed
Nicotine & Addiction
How to Say “No”
Your Pledge

Worksheet


Discussion


Activity


Game

