PowerPoint: A Little History to Set the Stage
Instructions
Educators should download the PowerPoint file which contains Teacher Talking Points for each slide.
Purpose
1. This activity provides a script that teachers can use to initiate discussions about the history of tobacco, the tobacco industry, and tobacco control. Embedded within the scripted discussion are various ads or videos that could be shown to further make the points.
Preparation
Materials Needed: Computer, Internet Access, Projector, "A Little History to Set the Stage" PowerPoint
Handout: None
Procedure
Present the PowerPoint slideshow using the Teacher Talking Points in the notes section.
Branching Out
Whether you have more teaching time or want to dive into similar topics to form a lesson, here are just a few options of other Toolkit curriculum items that you can use with this activity.
Discussion Guide
Students can have a conversation with a trusted adult about tobacco.
E-Cigarette Unit
Teach more curriculum on this topic. Click on the title/heading above.
Factsheet
This gives students an overview of tobacco, including the harms associated with using it.