Smoking and vaping
I can explain what smoking and vaping are and why people might choose to do them.
Smoking and vaping
I can explain what smoking and vaping are and why people might choose to do them.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Smoking is the act of burning tobacco products and inhaling the smoke.
- Vapes are devices that allow you to inhale nicotine in a vapour rather than smoke.
- Some vapes and all tobacco contain nicotine which is a highly addictive substance.
- People may begin smoking or vaping due to peer pressure, because they think it looks 'cool' or as a way to relax.
Keywords
Cigarette - a thin stick of tobacco wrapped in paper that people smoke; it's bad for health and can cause many serious diseases
Tobacco - a plant that is dried and then smoked
Vape - an electronic device that simulates smoking; filled with various chemicals to create a vapour which is inhaled
Nicotine - a highly addictive stimulant substance
Addictive - if something is addictive, it makes you want to keep using it or doing it, even if it is not good for you
Common misconception
Many pupils believe that the majority of their peers are smoking or vaping.
In fact, a significant number are not. This lesson will highlight the true statistics to combat this misconception.
To help you plan your year 7 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Smoking and vaping, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Smoking and vaping, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Explore more key stage 3 rshe (pshe) lessons from the Risky substances: What do I need to know about tobacco and vaping? unit, dive into the full secondary rshe (pshe) curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
5 Questions
a thin stick of tobacco wrapped in paper that people smoke
a plant that is dried and then smoked
a highly addictive stimulant substance
something that makes you want to keep using it even though its bad
an electronic device that simulates smoking