Effects of Tobacco

Second graders analyze the dangers of using tobacco products. In this health lesson plan, 2nd graders learn about the dangers of tobacco products as they watch a teacher-led puppet show and sing a new song.

Primary graders become sun scientists and conduct experiments to learn about the beneficial and harmful effects of the sun and UV radiation. They also investigate their personal sunburn danger zones and learn about how to protect...

Don't underestimate the value of a clean mouth! Here is a six-lesson unit that details everything a youngster needs to know about oral hygiene. It includes lessons on the purpose of a mouth and teeth, the nature of oral bacteria and the...

Students investigate the effects of substance abuse on the human brain. They complete six online module activities that includes identifying the differences between medicines and drugs, analyzing the steps of scientific inquiry,...

Young scholars understand how the brain functions and how they can promote a healthy lifestyle.  In this health instructional activity students complete several activities including investigating how stimulates affect the brain.

Students investigate the negative effects of smoking on the lungs. They discuss the function of the lungs, identify the various damaging effects of smoking, and conduct a demonstration of how difficult it is to breathe if their lungs...

Students watch a demonstration to show the harmful effects of smoking. During the demonstration, they discover how tar and nicotine attaches itself to the lungs. They write a brief summary of the demo and what information they gathered...

Young scholars examine the health hazards of smoking cigarettes. They read and discuss various online articles about nicotine and cigarettes, and in small groups create a collage that portrays the message of choosing to be cigarette free.

Students explore the health dangers of smoking. They observe the effects of smoking by observing the accumulation of tar and nicotine on the cotton balls in the container. Students discuss what happened and write a summary or draw a...

Pupils read aloud the poem "Smoking in the Cellar". They discuss why the boys try smoking cigarettes. They discuss the effect the smoke has on the boys' bodies. They create a brainstorming web about smoking.