Tobacco and Organisms

Research findings suggest one of the best ways to deter smoking by teens is to help them develop a negative attitude to smoking. Two activities prompt class members to conduct an experiment that reveals how tar is captured in smokers'...

A five-page infographic unveils the ins and outs of e-cigarettes. Numerous bullet points and pictures detail what e-cigarettes are, the ingredients found inside, and the health effects of using them.

Data indicates that some racial groups smoke more than others, and that with that racial group, there are smaller groups whose smoking habits vary as well. Secondary learners read a graph that details the differences between the Asian...

A colorful, thought-provoking infographic identifies 12 harmful chemicals found in cigarette smoke. It provides a sober warning for smokers and those exposed to secondhand smoke.

There are lots of good reasons not to smoke. Make sure your middle and high schoolers understand each and every one with a activity that prompts them to read anti-smoking posters, note the main points, and write a short response on the...

Want to quit smoking? A handbook for Quit4Life, a four-step program designed to enable smokers to give up their addiction, is packed with information, activities, and suggested strategies for quitting.

Illuminate the darkest corners of your marine biology or life science class with this feature about bioluminescence. Viewers see that luciferase and luciferin combine in a cool, light-producing reaction. This adaptation helps glowing...

In this world no tobacco day worksheet, students read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, write discussion questions and conduct a survey about a...

Students break into small groups and listen to the procedures and guidelines for developing a slideshow presenting using PowerPoint. They then use the Internet to research alcohol, tobacco, and drug use, misuse, and abuse and create a...

Students develop graphs, charts, and tables and calculate percentages based on data from a survey. In a previous lesson they surveyed other students about tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use. Part B of this lesson involves small groups...