a thin stick of tobacco wrapped in paper that people smoke; it's bad for health and can cause many serious diseases

an electronic device that simulates smoking; filled with various chemicals to create a vapour which is inhaled

if something is addictive, it makes you want to keep using it or doing it, even if it is not good for you

Smoking and vaping

RSHE (PSHE)

This unit explores the risks associated with smoking and vaping, provides information on how to say no to these substances, and discusses the impact on health.

Risky substances: What do I need to know about tobacco and vaping?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

a thin stick of tobacco wrapped in paper that people smoke

something that makes you want to keep using it even though its bad

an electronic device that simulates smoking

Match the word to the correct definition.

Which of the following statements about vaping is incorrect?

The number of disposable vapes is damaging to the {{}}.

it is illegal to buy a vape on behalf of anyone under 18

all cigarette packets must have graphic health warnings on them

vape packets do not require any health warnings

it is illegal to sell a vape to anyone under 18

Which statement about the law on smoking and vaping is incorrect?

Less than {{}} of the UK population smokes.

What is the addictive substance in a cigarette called?

{{}} is worries caused by friends, who want us to do something.

True or false? Cigarettes contain cancer causing substances.

Which of the following statements about smoking are inaccurate?

People can become {{}} to cigarettes and vapes because of a chemical substance they contain.

To view this lesson, you must be in year 7 and above

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Adult supervision recommended

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