We know the tobacco industry has targeted youth, in order to get them hooked on using tobacco. From engaging students with stimulating Canva slides to a perceptive take-home discussion guide, this lesson uses the Positive Youth Development framework to teach middle and high school students about the health effects of using tobacco products like e-cigarettes and cigarettes.
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Learning Objectives Key Takeaways By hearing and participating in this lesson, students will:
- Be able to identify the ingredients in e-cigarettes.
- Be able to identify, categorize, list, and compare and contrast the health effects caused by e-cigarette use.
- E-cigarettes are NOT just harmless flavored water vapor. They produce an aerosol full of harmful chemicals and other constituents.
- E-cigarette aerosol damages the lungs and heart, which can lead to disease.
- The flavors and flavorants in e-cigarettes are also harmful. The risk of having a heart attack decreases right away when going vape-free.
- Going smoke or vape-free allows the body to heal right away.
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