an addictive drug that cigarettes and some vapes contain

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

vapes sold illegally in the UK that may contain banned substances or unsafe levels of nicotine that can seriously harm a person's health

Why smoking and vaping are risky

RSHE (PSHE)

Smoking and vaping

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 substance in tobacco smoke that can cause cancer

vapes sold illegally in the UK that may contain banned substances

Match the words to the correct definitions.

Because they look the same as legal vapes, illegal vapes can be {{ }} to spot.

Which of the following is found in vapes?

A legal vape in the UK can contain a maximum of {{ }} nicotine.

Vapes contain nicotine and chemicals that can harm the lungs.

Vaping is only harmful if you do it every day.

Vapes only harm people who have never smoked before.

Why is the statement 'vaping is harmless' incorrect?

a roll of shredded tobacco which is lit and smoked

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

an electronic device that simulates smoking

a thin stick of tobacco wrapped in paper that people smoke

Vapes can be addictive, particularly if they contain nicotine.

People might start smoking due to peer pressure.

Vaping can be a way for adults to quit smoking.

Nicotine pouches are healthy alternatives to smoking.

Cigarettes contain around 70 cancer-causing substances.

Which statements about smoking are correct?

At what age is it legal to buy cigarettes or vapes?

Like vapes and cigarettes, {{ }} are highly addictive because they contain nicotine.

Why smoking and vaping are risky

Lesson outcome

Content guidance