GRADE:  9,10

SUBJECTS:  Health, Math, Science

LEARNER OUTCOMES:  The students will recognize five dangers to their health associated with smoking, and they will recognize three cosmetic effects of smoking.

DURATION:   90-minute block

MATERIALS:  hard copy teacher selected  website list

TECHNOLOGY TOOLS: Computers with internet access
                                                  Microsoft Word
                                                  Printer

TEACHER NOTES:    Make sure each student has an acceptable use policy on file.
                                          Reserve the computer lab for this day.

ACTIVITIES:
     1.  In the computer lab students will be given a teacher selected website list to visit, read from, and take notes on individually. (Refer to websites listed under References.)
     2.  Students will discuss the notes they have taken in small groups assigned by the teacher.
     3.  Groups will compose a list of health dangers and cosmetic perils.
     4.  Each group will use word processing software to produce a hard copy of their lists for teacher evaluation.
     5.  Make a class list of health and cosmetic effects.

MODIFICATIONS:
Special education students will work with the assistance of inclusion teacher/peer
Consult individual student's IEP and 504 plan.

EXTENDED ACTIVITY:  Students may visit other sites from website list as time permits.

EVALUATION:  Complete rubric for each student.

West Virginia IGO's:
Health:  5, 22, 23, 24, 33, 39,  42, 45, 59, 61
Science 9:  1, 5, 7, 12, 20, 27, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
Science 10: 1, 5, 7, 20, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97

National Standards :
Health Standards:  Knows environmental and external factors that affect individual and
                                community  health.
                               Understands aspects of substance use abuse.
 

Science Standards:  Understands relationships among organisms and their physical
                                 environment.

Cluster:  Health and Human Services

References:

American Cancer Society
Tobacco-Free Kids
Advertising Campaigns
Center for Disease Control
Action on Smoking and Health  
American Lung Association
Heart Screen
Raze
Health Central
 
 

Authors:
                    Carol Ann Nestor
                    Tamela C. Sparks
                    Rebecca Wilson

                    BIG CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
 
 
 
 
 

Overview Smoking- Making an Intelligent Choice

Lesson 1 How Does Smoking Affect Your Health and Appearance?

Lesson 2 Tobacco Control Program

Lesson 3   Graph It

Lesson 4   Plot the Way

Lesson 5   Picture It