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Lesson Title: Vaping – The Dangers of E-Cigarettes and Cannabis Vapes (PSHE / Health / Safeguarding)
This in-depth KS4 PSHE/Health Education lesson tackles the growing concern around vaping, both nicotine and cannabis-based. Using real-life scenarios, scientific facts, and myth-busting comparisons, students explore the serious risks associated with vaping, especially among young people. The lesson includes retrieval practice, case discussion, legal context, and health-based research tasks.

Lesson Aims:

Understand what vaping is and the different types of vape devices

Explore why vaping is increasingly popular among teenagers

Learn the ingredients found in e-cigarette aerosol and why it’s not just “harmless water vapor”

Analyse the health effects of vaping, including “popcorn lung,” addiction, and heart/lung damage

Compare the dangers of vaping, smoking, and cannabis use

Examine the risks of illegal and unregulated vape products

Discuss the link between cannabis vaping and mental health issues (e.g. psychosis, depression, memory loss)

Identify practical reasons to avoid vaping and where to get support to quit

Perfect for PSHE, Healthy Lifestyles, or Safeguarding lessons. Supports statutory health education, addiction awareness, and digital safety.