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FOR TEACHERS

We are delighted to present you with informative interactive activities for your classroom. The Right Decisions Right Now program was originally developed to educate youth, grades 5-9, on tobacco use, but the materials have been updated to include nicotine use, as e-cigarette/vape use among middle and high school students has surpassed smoking as the most commonly used tobacco product since 2014. 3

This booklet “E-Cigarettes, E-Hookahs, Hookah Pens, Vape Pipes: Different Name, Same Problem” outlines the differences between regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes/vapes and discusses the health impacts of nicotine as a substance separate from tobacco.

Additionally, this E-cigarette Module focuses specifically on the risks associated with nicotine products such as e-cigarettes and vapes. These resources serve to augment the content and activities provided below.

Educators who have used Right Decisions Right Now have praised the program and the accompanying materials. Jim, a middle school teacher in Colorado, said: “The materials that are included with the program make the program ready to use.”

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For Teachers: Grades Block 1
GRADE 5 & 6

Find out what you think and know about tobacco and nicotine and learn more about their health consequences so you can make healthy decisions now and for your future.

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For Teachers: Grades Block 2
GRADE 7

Are you sometimes concerned about fitting in and being accepted? Find out how to deal with issues like peer pressure and influence while making healthy decisions, like the choice to be tobacco and nicotine free.

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For Teachers: Grades Block 3
GRADES 8 & 9

Do you know how many students your age use tobacco and nicotine products like e-cigarettes/vapes, smokeless tobacco and nicotine pouches?” These activities will answer this question and give you additional health information and decision-making skills that will help you be tobacco and nicotine free.

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TESTIMONIALS

  • I like the ready-made lessons for the smartboard. Easy to incorporate technology into the lessons

    Renee, in Maryland

  • The materials that are included with the program make the program ready to use.

    Jennifer, in North Carolina

  • Yes, for the 7th graders, the material was spot on with their understanding and comprehension levels. (asked if materials were grade-level appropriate)

    Jim, in Missouri

  • I appreciate most the brain research to share with students about why they are prone to poor decisions as teens.

    Carey, in Colorado

  • Yes, students had little difficulty with the tasks. (asked if materials were grade-level appropriate)

    Patricia, in California

  • Yes, this is the time when they (students) have the most peer pressure. (asked if materials were grade-level appropriate)

    Amanda, in Mississippi

  • Yes, because it shows them (students) the effects and the problems associated with tobacco. (asked if materials were grade-level appropriate)

    Annallie, in Texas

  • Easy to teach and learn.

    Carlos, in Wisconsin

  • I do feel that they (Right Decisions Right Now materials) are grade level appropriate.

    The materials are at a reading level that the lower kids can understand but the more advanced readers do not get bored. I think it is the perfect balance.

    Donald, in Maryland