The
Real Cost
of Vaping
ELA • Math • Science/Technology/
Health • Social Studies
Grades 6–12
As an educator, you can play an active role in fighting the teen vaping epidemic. FDA research suggests that when teachers talk about the health consequences of e-cigarettes and schools enforce anti-vaping policies, students may be less likely to vape. Use these resources to start an honest conversation with your class and help to change social norms at your school.
Lessons & Activities
With these cross-curricular resources from Scholastic and the FDA, students will analyze informational text, collect and present data, and evaluate marketing messages. For independent student work, you can assign videos, student reading, and a digital tool at the middle school and high school student pages.
LESSON 1 + ACTIVITY
Teens and Vaping: The Real Health Consequences Grades 6–8 GET PDF Get a Google Doc copy
LESSON 1 + ACTIVITY
Teens and Vaping: The Real Health Consequences Grades 9–12 GET PDF Get a Google Doc copy
Videos
Show these videos and teach the accompanying lessons to help students understand must-know facts about e-cigarettes.
More Educational Resources
Additional tools to support your classroom activities
Addiction and Cessation Resources FOR TEENS & SCHOOLS
INDEPTH Program: American Lung Association (ALA) alternative to teen nicotine suspension or citation
ALA N-O-T (Not on Tobacco): Cessation program for teens
E-Cigarettes and Wellness Policies: On-demand webinar from the ALA
Safe Disposal of E-Cigarettes: Tips for Safe Disposal of E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Waste
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