an addictive drug that cigarettes and some vapes contain

a decision that contributes 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

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

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 a healthy choice?

Nicotine increases blood pressure and damages artery walls.

Chemicals in smoke cause fatty deposits to build up in the damaged arteries.

These deposits make it harder for oxygen-rich blood to reach the heart & brain.

Clogged arteries can cause a heart attack or stroke.

Starting with the earliest, order the steps to explain how smoking can damage the heart.

quitting smoking, vaping or using nicotine products

Which of the following are examples of healthy choices?

"Let's talk about something else instead!"

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

irritability with others due to nicotine withdrawal

breathlessness that limits ability to exercise

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

Smoking damages {{}} body parts, not just the lungs.

No, they always look very different from legal vapes.

Yes, they can look very similar to legal vapes.

Yes, but only adults find them hard to spot.

No, illegal vapes are banned so they don't exist in the UK.

Is it true that illegal vapes are hard to spot?

A vape is legal in the UK if it contains no more than __________ puffs.

Cigarettes contain over __________ harmful substances.

Vapes contain substances also found in skin care products.

Vapes contain substances also found in soap.

Vapes contain substances also found when burning fossil fuels.

Which of the following statements about vapes is **incorrect**?

The impact of smoking and vaping

Lesson outcome

Content guidance