The Health Risks of Vaping
Learning Objective
I can explain the negative health effects of vaping.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
How do cigarettes affect the body? - Krishna Sudhir
TED-Ed
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Tar from cigarettes can damage tooth enamel and cause decay, while smoke damages nerve endings in the nose, leading to loss of smell.
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Nicotine in cigarettes reaches the brain in about 10 seconds, triggering the release of dopamine and other neurotransmitters, which makes smoking highly addictive.
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Quitting smoking can lead to almost immediate and long-lasting physical benefits, such as heart rate and blood pressure returning to normal within 20 minutes and improved lung health within about one month.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name three negative health effects that vaping can have on your body, as described in the video.”
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