Lesson Plans
Curriculum Goals/Content for Tobacco/Smoking - Learning Outcomes
(Skills, Attitudes/Beliefs, Knowledge)
Decision-making, refusal skills, critical thinking
Media literacy and awareness
Steps involved in cessation should be explained
Students should make a personal commitment not to smoke
K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12Willingness to support others deciding not to smoke
Assertiveness, self-esteem/confidence
K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12
Content should emphasize short-term health consequences such as stained teeth, foul breath and decreased stamina
Social consequences such as ostracism by peers, dirty clothes, stained teeth, spending money, etc. should be emphasized
Students should know that the social norm is not to smoke
Students should know about tobacco, companies, marketing strategies
Students should know about the harmful properties of tobacco, cigarettes and chewing tobacco
Students should know that environmental tobacco smoke is dangerous to all
Students should know that tobacco use does not manage stress or promote weight loss