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

a plant used in cigarettes that contains nicotine and produces harmful smoke when burned

an electronic device filled with chemicals that creates an aerosol which is breathed in

an addictive drug that cigarettes and some vapes contain

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

a plant used in cigarettes that contains nicotine

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

an electronic device filled with chemicals that creates a vapour

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.

It is illegal to sell a vape to anyone under 18.

Which statements about the law on smoking and vaping are **correct**?

In 2023, less than {{}} of the UK population were regular smokers.

What is the addictive substance in cigarettes called?

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

Cigarettes contain cancer causing substances.

Which of the following statements are **true** about cigarettes?

Which of the following statements about smoking are **inaccurate**?

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

Smoking and vaping

Lesson outcome

Content guidance