Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: What Is the Most Effective Way to Quit Smoking?

For Students 9th - 10th
Maybe you know someone who smokes, and you want to help them to quit. They've probably already told you how hard it is to stop once a person has started smoking. This project tries to answer the question: What is the most effective way...
Handout
Other

University of Iowa Health Care: Smoking: Tips on How to Quit

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource to help people stop smoking. Includes the benefits to quitting smoking as well as the keys to success.
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.
Unit Plan
Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Smoking Stinks

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the reasons kids start smoking, why it is bad for you, and how you can encourage your friends to quit in this article for kids. Includes a brief video. [1:39]
Article
Other

On Science: Addicting Kids to Nicotine

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizing research found at the Mayo Clinic, this article explains why kids, who have only smoked a few cigarettes, "experience the same symptoms of nicotine addiction as adults who smoke heavily." Learn about how nicotine affects the...
Website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Tobacco Information and Prevention Source

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for all the information you will ever need on tobacco use in the United States, including how to quit. Special links for teens (TIPS 4 Teens)