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Say NO to Tobacco: A Healthy Choice
Goals
Goals
Students will understand the harmful effects of tobacco use on their health.
Students will develop skills to resist peer pressure related to tobacco use.
Students will explore healthy alternatives to tobacco use.
Materials
Materials
Whiteboard and markers
Poster board or large paper
Markers, crayons, and colored pencils
Printed images of tobacco products
Chart paper and sticky notes
Educational videos or interactive online resources
Guest speaker (optional, like a local health educator)
Introduction (15 Minutes)
Introduction (15 Minutes)
Begin with a class discussion about healthy habits. Ask students what they know about habits that are good for their bodies and minds.
Introduce the topic of tobacco use. Explain that tobacco is harmful to health and can lead to serious diseases.
Activity 1 - Understanding Tobacco (20 Minutes)
Activity 1 - Understanding Tobacco (20 Minutes)
Show images of different tobacco products. Discuss what students know about these products and their potential harm.
Use the whiteboard to list the harmful effects of tobacco on health, such as lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems.
Discuss the addictive nature of nicotine and why it is important to avoid starting tobacco use.
Activity 2 - Peer Pressure (20 Minutes)
Activity 2 - Peer Pressure (20 Minutes)
Engage students in a role-playing activity to practice saying "no" to peer pressure. Divide the class into pairs and assign one student to be the one offering tobacco and the other to respond assertively.
Discuss strategies for resisting peer pressure, emphasizing the importance of making healthy choices for themselves.
Activity 3 - Healthy Alternatives (15 Minutes)
Activity 3 - Healthy Alternatives (15 Minutes)
Brainstorm and create a list of alternative activities that promote health and well-being. Examples could include playing sports, engaging in hobbies, or spending time with friends and family.
Create a large poster board displaying these alternatives and encourage students to add their own ideas throughout the week.
Conclusion (10 Minutes)
Conclusion (10 Minutes)
Recap the key points about the dangers of tobacco use.
Emphasize the importance of making healthy choices and standing up against peer pressure.
Assign a short homework activity, such as creating a poster or drawing, that reinforces the message of saying no to tobacco.
Optional: Guest Speaker (if available)
Optional: Guest Speaker (if available)
Invite a local health educator or a medical professional to talk to the students about the dangers of tobacco use and answer any questions they may have.
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