a substance in tobacco smoke that can cause cancer and damage to the lungs

decisions that contribute to physical and mental wellbeing

when you feel pushed by friends to act a certain way, make choices or do things just to fit in with the group

The impact of smoking and vaping

RSHE (PSHE)

Smoking and vaping

Why smoking and vaping are risky

Getting support to give up smoking or vaping

This unit explores the serious health risks of smoking, vaping and nicotine products. Pupils learn why these substances are harmful, understand their impact on physical and mental health, develop strategies to resist pressure, and know how to access support for quitting.

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

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

decisions that contribute to physical and mental well-being

influence from members of one's peer group to act in a certain way

a substance in tobacco smoke that can cause cancer and damage the lungs

What is the definition of healthy choices?

True or false? Smoking only damages the heart.

Which of the following statements are healthy choices?

Which of the following is an example of an aggressive way to say no to peer pressure?

irritability with others due to withdrawals

smelling of cigarette smoke or scented vapour

Which of the following is not a social impact of smoking and vaping?

Chemicals in vapes can harm a young person's {{}} development.

something that makes you want to keep using it or doing it, even if it's bad

True or false? Illegal vapes can be hard to spot.

A vape is legal if it contains no more than {{}} of nicotine.

Cigarettes contain {{}} harmful substances.

Vapes contain substances also found in skin care products.

Vapes contain substances also found in nail polish remover.

Vapes contain substances also found when burning fossil fuels.

Which of the following statements about vapes is incorrect?

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

The impact of smoking and vaping

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.