Teens now use e-cigarettes more than any other nicotine-containing product. In this lesson, students gain a scientific understanding of the known hazards and potential risks of electronic cigarettes, which contain the same addictive nicotine found in cigarettes. Includes an adapted version for grades 4-6 reading level.
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What's in the Lesson Plan:
- Student article
- Student work sheet
- Vocabulary lists
- Writing prompts
- Reading suggestions
Grade Level(s):
6,
7,
8,
9,
10,
11,
12
Student Skills Targeted:
- Understanding the known hazards and potential risks of e-cigarettes
- Critical Thinking
- Science Literacy
Time / Duration:
- 1 class period
Materials:
- Printer/copier for student handouts
Alignment with National Standards:
- Common Core State Standards
- Next Generation Science Standards Practices
- National Science Education Standards
- National Council for the Social Studies
Languages:
- English