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Cough...Cough...Yeah, I Smoke! Lesson PlanCough...Cough...Yeah, I Smoke! Lesson Plan
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Cough...Cough...Yeah, I Smoke!

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Middle schoolers become familiar with the adverse health affects caused by cigarette smoking, nicotine addiction, and how when combined they may eventually lead to other risky behaviors. They engage in a role play where they make choices about tobacco.

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cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco

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cigarette smoking, tobacco, health
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Health
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
Technology
Video
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