Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn basic facts about vaping, understand its health risks, and co-create group norms to foster a supportive environment for discussing quitting strategies.
Building awareness of vaping’s harms and establishing respectful group norms sets a safe foundation for open dialogue, peer support, and long-term habit change.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Icebreaker Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Session Introduction
5 minutes
Step 3
Vaping Facts Presentation
15 minutes
Step 4
Group Norms Discussion
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Exit Ticket
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Quit & Thrive: Vaping Facts
Agenda
What Is Vaping?
Common Vape Devices
Vaping Among Teens
Why Do Teens Vape?
Health Risks: Short-Term
Health Risks: Long-Term
Discussion & Questions
Discussion
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will explore evidence-based quitting strategies for vaping, evaluate their effectiveness, and develop personalized SMART goals to replace vaping with healthier habits.
Equipping students with proven quitting methods and structured goal-setting builds self-efficacy and a clear roadmap for behavior change, making successful vaping cessation more attainable.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
20 minutes
Step 1
Check-In & Mindfulness Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Quitting Strategies Presentation
15 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Analysis Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
SMART Goal Development
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Quit & Thrive: Quitting Strategies
Agenda
Behavioral Replacement
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Peer Support & Counseling
Digital Tools & Apps
Mindfulness & Stress Management
Success Rates & Examples
Discussion & Questions
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will apply evidence-based quitting strategies and healthy-habit replacements through collaborative gameplay, reinforcing skills in real-world scenarios and boosting confidence in handling vaping temptations.
An interactive game cements understanding of quitting tactics, fosters peer support, and makes habit-replacement skills memorable, increasing students’ readiness to resist vaping.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Game Setup
5 minutes
Step 2
Vape Escape Challenge Play
25 minutes
Step 3
Debrief Discussion
15 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will showcase and reflect on their personalized quitting and healthy-habit plans, receive peer feedback, and commit to ongoing support partnerships.
Presenting projects and exchanging feedback reinforces accountability, helps students refine strategies, and fosters a supportive network to sustain quitting efforts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Gallery Setup
5 minutes
Step 2
Showcase & Peer Feedback
25 minutes
Step 3
Group Debrief Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Peer Support Pledge
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Project Guide
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