Help pupils make informed and healthy choices with this engaging PowerPoint lesson exploring the dangers of smoking and vaping.

This resource introduces pupils to the effects that smoking and vaping can have on the body, while encouraging them to think critically about peer pressure, advertising and making positive lifestyle choices.

Pupils will explore what cigarettes and vapes are, why some people use them and the risks they can pose to physical health. The lesson also encourages discussion about resisting peer pressure, making safe decisions and knowing where to seek advice from trusted adults.

This resource includes:

• A fully editable PowerPoint presentation exploring the dangers of smoking and vaping.
• Information about what smoking and vaping are.
• Age-appropriate explanations of how smoking and vaping can affect the lungs, heart and overall health.
• Discussion of nicotine and why it can be addictive.
• Exploration of the short-term and long-term health risks associated with smoking and vaping.
• Strategies for saying no and seeking support from trusted adults.

Editable Canva version included:
A link to an editable Canva version of the PowerPoint is included with your purchase. This allows teachers to customise the presentation, adapt the content, add their own activities, or tailor the resource to suit the needs of their learners.