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)

Why smoking and vaping are risky

The impact of smoking and vaping

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

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.

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Smoking and vaping

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.