Middle School | Supplemental Lesson Bundle
Take Charge of your Health: The Truth About E-Cigarettes
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Session 1
Engage and Learn
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What’s in a tweet?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaping can lead to serious health problems like lung disease. Say “no” to vaping and tell your friends about the risks of e-cigarettes so they’ll say “no” too.
Health Plus Medical Clinic
@HealthPlus
JUULs may be safer than cigs but know what’s even more dope? Having lungs that work. #BoringisBetter #SaveYourFriends
Jeff Smith
@JS19388
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Read “be-tweet” the lines
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaping can lead to serious health problems like lung disease. Say “no” to vaping and tell your friends about the risks of e-cigarettes so they’ll say “no” too.
Health Plus Medical Clinic @HealthPlus
JUULs may be safer than cigs but know what’s even more dope? Having lungs that work. #BoringisBetter #SaveYourFriends
Jeff Smith @JS19388
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E-cigarette manufacturers target young audiences by using:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaping can lead to serious health problems like lung disease. Say “no” to vaping and tell your friends about the risks of e-cigarettes so they’ll say “no” too.
Health Plus Medical Clinic @HealthPlus
JUULs may be safer than cigs but know what’s even more dope? Having lungs that work. #BoringisBetter #SaveYourFriends
Jeff Smith @JS19388
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The Truth About E-Cigarettes Jigsaw
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What’s in a Vape? Put the pieces together!
Discuss:
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Session 1 Summary
Exit Ticket:
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Session 2
Credible Sources
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Is it a credible source?
As you study the information on the webpage think about the following questions:
Question 1:
Question 2:
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Reliable Text or… Next?
Assign a role to each group member as you evaluate each source:
Task:
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Session 2 Summary
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As you study the Twitter feed from StopBullying.gov, answer the following questions:
Session 3
Using Twitter �for Change
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Problem Scenario:
The city council is enlisting youth to develop a social media campaign aimed at informing young people in their community about the risks associated with vaping. In order to choose who they will work with, the city council has asked interested applicants to submit sample Twitter threads.
Your Twitter thread must include:
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Before You Begin…
What makes a successful tweet?
Remember:
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The Dangers of Vaping Twitter Thread
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Review & Reflect
As you read through each Twitter thread, discuss:
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