After reviewing risks of all forms of tobacco products and the advertisements that promote those products, students create either a song/music video or a TV commercial designed to convince middle school students not to use tobacco in any form.

Health effects of tobacco use

Benefits of being tobacco free

 
NHES Alignments

Skill Emphasis

Advocacy

Students will identify health risks of tobacco use.

Students will identify effects of tobacco advertising.

Students will advocate for a tobacco-free community.

Teaching Steps

1. Students review risks of tobacco products.

2. Students examine tobacco ads.

3. Groups create music videos or TV commercials.

4. Groups present projects.

5. Reflect, summarize, and discuss.

Assessment

Three 55-minute sessions.

Background Information

Tobacco Facts at a Glance