The Dangers of Youth Vaping and e-Cigarettes – This health science lesson explores what vaping and e-cigarettes are and why they are especially harmful to young people, especially teens. It introduces at a middle school level what is found in vape liquids and aerosols, including nicotine and other chemicals, and explains why there are so many teens vaping.

The lesson focuses on how vaping affects the developing brain, lungs, heart, and overall health. It also examines addiction, social pressures, and the legal and school consequences of teen vaping. The lesson concludes by reinforcing healthy choices and strategies students can use to resist peer pressure and avoid vaping.

The lesson was designed for a student in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and uses terminology at the appropriate level. If you are looking for HIGH SCHOOL, CLICK HERE.

In Order, the Lesson Covers:

• What is Vaping/e-Cigarettes?
• What’s in Vape Liquid and Aerosol
• Why Teens Try Vaping
• Nicotine and the Teen Brain
• Lungs and Breathing Problems
• Why Vaping is Bad for You
• Heart and Other Body Effects
• Addiction & Trying to Quit
• Social and Emotional Impacts
• Legal & School Consequences
• How to Say No

Included in the lesson package is:

• The teacher version of the presentation
• The student version of the presentation
• FOUR embedded videos
• An Exit Ticket with answer key
• Student lesson handout
• The Dangers of Youth Vaping and e-Cigarettes - Reading

✅ Clear Overview: Vaping basics, nicotine, health effects on the brain, lungs, and heart explained at the right level.
✅ Interactive Lesson: Student presentation with fill-in-the-blank notes keeps learners active.
✅ Complete Package: Teacher slides, student slides, handouts, exit ticket, answer key, and videos.
✅ Multiple Format Ready: PowerPoint, Google Slides, Docs, and auto-copy links for easy classroom use.

The student version of the presentation contains multiple blanks that need to be filled in throughout the lesson. These blanks are conveniently underlined and bolded on the teacher copy. I have found this to be the most effective means of keeping my students engaged and active without having them write everything out. This also leaves more time for discussion and activities.

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Google and Distance Learning Ready

• This lesson includes both Office and Google formats for ALL resources. The presentation is in PowerPoint and Google Slides while all documents contain Word and Google Doc versions.
• Your resource is perfect for distance learning and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom as I've included a link that will automatically create a copy of the resources and put them directly into your Google Drive with one click.
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Having both options allows you to use either without worrying about formatting issues as all the work has already been done for you. It safeguards you in case your department or school decides to go Google 100% and allows you as well as your students to access everything no matter where you are or what kind of equipment is being used.

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