During a social studies lesson about how quickly messages and movements get around through social media, show students video from this website: The Truth
HBO 5: Quit Using Tobacco, if already using
HBO 3: Support a tobacco-free environment
Knowledge and Expectations Standards
T1.8.6: Describe the social, economic, and cosmetic consequences of tobacco use.
Skill Expectation Standards:
T2.8.3: Explain how social expectations influence behaviors related to tobacco use practices and behaviors.
T2.8.8: Analyze how relevant influences of media and technology affect tobacco use practices and behaviors.
Washington K-12 Social Studies Standards
6th Grade: 5.3.1: Engages in discussions that clarify and address multiple view points on public issues.
Tobacco use is a public issue that our students face every day. Looking at this campaign will show students what tobacco use can cost them socially, economically, and health wise. It is important that students know the consequences of tobacco use so that they can make smart and informed decisions for their health.
Guest Speaker Tie-In:
A lot of schools are beginning to implement the Intervention Prevention Specialists in their schools, these specialists are usually present in the high schools as a resource for students who are at risk or using drugs or currently using. Since this lesson is about the fast spreading of information over social media, the IPS can talk to students about the risks that students are exposed to that can lead to the use and abuse of substances. For 4th-8th grade students, this would be a good message to hear because just seeing as they are not yet in high school does not mean that they aren’t exposed to the same risk factors as high school students. This speaker will be able to share the steps to treatment and open the door to resources to help students who are currently struggling or on the road to struggling with addiction or tobacco use. The IPS can start an open class discussion on the public issue of drug use and how it affects the school system, and even outside in the community.
HBO Standards:
HBO 1: Avoid using (or experimenting with) any form of tobacco
HBO 3: Support a Tobacco-free environment
T1.8.6: Describe the social, economic, and cosmetic consequences of tobacco use.
T1.8.8: Explain school policies and community laws related to the sale and use of tobacco products
T1.8.12: Summarize how addiction and tobacco use can be treated.
Washington k-12 Standards:
6th Grade: 5.3.1: Engages in discussions that clarify and address multiple view points on public issues.