Topics
Covered
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How e-cigarettes work
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Other names for e-cigarettes
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Contents of e-cigarettes including nicotine, flavoring, and carcinogens
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Nicotine’s role in addiction
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Vaporized marijuana and increased THC content
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The impact of marketing strategies on adolescent e-cigarette use
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Short and long-term consequences of using e-cigarettes
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e-cigarettes as a gateway to tobacco cigarettes
Objectives
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Students will be able to identify the contents of electronic cigarettes.
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Students will be able to explain the role of nicotine in causing addiction.
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Students will be able to explain the risks and consequences of use of electronic cigarettes.
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Students will be able to identify reasons why a person may begin using electronic cigarettes.
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Students will be able to explain the impact of marketing strategies on adolescents’ decision-making.
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Students will be able to identify possible reasons for avoiding use of electronic cigarettes.
Standards
met
National Health Education Standards – Performance Indicators:
- Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health
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Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
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Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks
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Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
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Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
Program Materials
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Estimated Teachable Minutes
E-Cigarettes/ Vaping - 8 Minutes
While You Watch worksheet - 15m
Advertising Strategies - 30m
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Analyzing Advertisements - 45m
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Evaluating E-Cigarettes Refusal Skills - 10m
K-W-L E-Cigarettes - 10m