Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: China's Chances of Kicking a Growing Smoking Habit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the growing smoking habit in China, especially among males.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Propaganda Schemes

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Chock full of many interactive tools and strategies, this interdisciplinary language arts and health lesson is set up like a WebQuest. Students are led through the evaluation of techniques used by...
Graphic
Curated OER

Early Marlboro Man Cowboy Ad

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio documents the rise of the Marlboro Man, "the icon that helped to transform Marlboro from the lowliest of brands in Philip Morris' stable of cigarettes into the company's prize money winner." Interesting views of the...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Best Birthday Present Ever

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Gather basic facts about tobacco addiction, including cigarette ingredients, physical effects, tobacco advertising and how to quit. Present a clear and logical written argument based on the facts learned.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Is Big Tobacco Out to Hook Kids?

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the addictive nature of tobacco and the dangers teens face due to tobacco marketing strategies. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Curated OER

1973 Marlboro Ad

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio documents the rise of the Marlboro Man, "the icon that helped to transform Marlboro from the lowliest of brands in Philip Morris' stable of cigarettes into the company's prize money winner." Interesting views of the...
Article
Stanford University

Stanford University: Alcohol, Tobacco Staples of Movies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Stanford University shows how you can learn how the entertainment industry sends both positive and negative messages concerning substance use through movies and music. This article summarizes government research that...