LESSON PLANS
A 3-lesson plan series for grade 7 and 8 students with connections to the Ontario Health and Physical Education – Healthy Living curriculum.
Grade 6 lesson plans are expected during the 2024/25 school year.
ESCAPE THE EXPERIMENT GAME
NotAnExperiment.ca also features two escape room-style activities that teach students about vaping in a fun way:
Classroom Escape Room Activity
This interactive game is in a printable format which can be facilitated by educators and has been used extensively in schools to teach students in grades 7-12 about the risks of vaping, nicotine addiction and industry marketing tactics. It includes:
The health unit has loaner kits available to bring the game to life and streamline its facilitation. Call Health Connection (705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or contact [email protected] to request a kit.
Computer Game
The second is a computer game (English and desktop compatible only) which allows students to play online. The game ends by asking the player a series of questions that can be used to assess their level of knowledge related to the game’s key learnings.
An answer key is available to educators by emailing [email protected]
HANDLING PRESSURES TO VAPE: ACTIVITY GUIDE
An educator resource containing several interactive activities that can be used to give students an opportunity to practice and build their confidence to respond to pressures to vape.
“TAPING” VIDEOS
Short, 3-video series showing the addictiveness of vaping through a “taping” parody. Can be used as a discussion starter or lesson plan wrap up.