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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: Facts on Drugs: Tobacco, Nicotine, Vaping E Cigarettes

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive resource provides facts about tobacco addiction. Covers topics such as nicotine addicion, how and why tobacco is used and the adverse health effects of tobacco use.
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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.
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Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Nicotine

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site learn about the dangers and effects associated with tobacco use and nicotine. Read about how nicotine effects the body and brain and how a nicotine addiction is very difficult to break.
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Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Nicotine

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site learn about the dangers and effects associated with tobacco use and nicotine. Read about how nicotine effects the body and brain and how a nicotine addiction is very difficult to break.
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US Food and Drug Administration

Fda: Us Food and Drug Administration: Proposed Cigarette Product Warning Label

For Students 9th - 10th
Graphic labels and warnings are due to be on tobacco products to warn consumers of the consequences of smoking. January 2011
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Other

National Families in Action (Nfia): Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NFIA has a wide variety of information on drugs, their effects, prevention, treatment and much more!
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Institute on Drug Abuse offers information on drug abuse, publications, news releases, legislation, and more.
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University of Washington

Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Investigating Smoking Behavior

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Curriculum unit enables students to carry out authentic research on smoking behavior and examines how genetic and environmental factors may influence this behavior.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Sobre Las Drogas

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this article to understand the addiction process and factual information concerning various classes of drugs. The article contains links to similar sites as well. In Spanish.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Sugar Affects the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine -- an overload of...
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: Information on Common Drugs of Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at common drugs, including a link to each drug where you can find research reports, infofacts, publications, and notes.
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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)