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Which subject	No subject
What topic	SEL lessons for middle schoolers for vaping prevention
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

SEL Lessons for Middle Schoolers for Vaping Prevention

Objectives

• Students will understand the risks and consequences of vaping.
• Students will develop skills to resist peer pressure related to vaping.
• Students will identify healthier coping mechanisms and alternatives to vaping.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with information on vaping and its effects
• Scenario cards for role-playing
• Video clip on the dangers of vaping (3-5 minutes)
• Sticky notes and pens for reflection activities

Grade/Age Group

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Subject

No subject (Social-Emotional Learning)

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Corresponding to National Curriculum

This lesson aligns with the National Health Education Standards focusing on decision-making and advocacy for personal health.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Introduce the topic of vaping and its relevance. Ask students if they have heard about vaping and jot down their responses.
2	Video Presentation	5 min	Show a short video that outlines the dangers of vaping. Encourage students to pay attention to statistics and personal stories.
3	Group Discussion	7 min	Facilitate a discussion about the video. Pose questions like "What surprised you?" and "What risks do you see with vaping?"
4	Role-Playing Activity	8 min	Divide students into pairs and give them scenario cards. Each pair will role-play situations involving peer pressure to vape and how to say no.
5	Coping Strategies	3 min	Discuss healthier alternatives to coping strategies. Ask students to share ideas on how to handle stress or peer pressure without vaping.
6	Reflection	2 min	Distribute sticky notes for students to write down one takeaway from the lesson. Collect notes for review without presenting.

Homework

• Students will write a one-page reflection on what they learned about vaping and how they plan to avoid it in the future. The teacher will check these reflections during the next class without asking any students to present them in front of the class.

Lesson script