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VAPING PREVENTION & EDUCATION

Get the Facts About Vaping Activity

GET THE FACTS ABOUT VAPING

You may have seen a growing number of your peers vaping. But how much do you know about e⁠-⁠cigarettes and how they affect your health? Read the statements below and predict whether they are true or false. Then research from the sources below to gather facts and complete the rest of the form.

1. PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

Answer the questions below before reading any of the resources.

Electronic cigarettes are not harmful to your health.




1. Most e⁠-⁠cigarettes contain only water and flavoring.
2. Like tobacco smoke, the aerosol given off by an e⁠-⁠cigarette can contain dangerous chemicals.
3. As long as an e⁠-⁠cigarette doesn't contain nicotine, it's safe for teens.
4. A Juul pod contains as much nicotine as a whole pack of cigarettes.
5. Teens who vape are more likely to start smoking cigarettes.
6. Teens are more vulnerable to nicotine addiction than adults are.

2. LEARN THE FACTS

Read the articles below to learn the facts about vaping.

3. RECORD THE FACTS

Record any key facts from the articles above within the text boxes provided below.

4. TESTING YOUR KNOWLEDGE

After reading the articles in Vaping 101, you should have a better understanding of the health impacts of e⁠-⁠cigarettes. Use what you have learned to respond to the statements and answer the question below.

1. Most e⁠-⁠cigarettes contain only water and flavoring.
2. Like tobacco smoke, the aerosol given off by an e⁠-⁠cigarette can contain dangerous chemicals.
3. As long as an e⁠-⁠cigarette doesn't contain nicotine, it's safe for teens.
4. A Juul pod contains as much nicotine as a whole pack of cigarettes.
5. Teens who vape are more likely to start smoking cigarettes.
6. Teens are more vulnerable to nicotine addiction than adults are.
Electronic cigarettes are not harmful to your health.




5. WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

TAKE IT FURTHER

Pair up with a classmate and practice role playing your responses that you recorded above. Did your response work out how you thought it would? How did the facts that you've just learned help you handle the practice scenario?