SMOKING Learning objectives Learning outcomes We are learning

SMOKING Learning objectives Learning outcomes We are learning about why people may choose to smoke and how to resist the pressure to do so. By the end of the lesson you will be able to… KEY VOCABULARY • Describe the reasons why some people smoke • Understand the harm smoking does to your health • Know who to ask for advice and where to look for guidance on resisting pressure to smoke, including on the Rise Above and NHS Smokefree website • Use different strategies to resist pressure to smoke Smoking, habit, risk, dependence, addiction, peer pressure, stress, resist, refuse, confident, assertive, influence, advice

SMOKING WORD BLAST Write down all the words that come into your head when you hear the word ‘smoking’.

SMOKING SELF ASSESSMENT A. How confident are you that you could refuse a cigarette if offered? B. How confident are you that you would know where to get help if you had questions about smoking? C. How confident are you about knowing how to advise a friend or relative if they needed help to quit smoking? 0 NOT CONFIDENT 10 EXTREMELY CONFIDENT

SMOKING IT’S UP TO YOU https: //riseabove. org. uk/article/play-up-to-you/

SMOKING IT’S UP TO YOU ALL • What’s it like when someone older puts you on the spot? • Why might someone older ask you if you want to smoke? • What are the reasons you might want to say no to smoking? (Health, social, financial reasons, etc. ). • Why could it be hard to say ‘no’ if you’re asked? • Who could help you out if you’ve started smoking and want to stop? FURTHER CHALLENGE • Why do some people start smoking? • Why might they ask you to join in smoking? • How might they respond if you say ‘no’? • How can you say ‘no’ confidently?

SMOKING WHAT WOULD HANNAH OR HARRY DO? A B Harry, aged 14, finds cigarettes in his older sister’s bedroom. Hannah is in the park with her friends, who are smoking. Someone she really likes offers her a cigarette. What are their THOUGHTS? What are their FEELINGS? What are their ACTIONS?

SMOKING WHAT WOULD HANNAH OR HARRY DO? Some questions to think about • What might Harry or Hannah do in these scenarios? • Why might Harry or Hannah choose to start smoking? • Why might he or she not want to start smoking? (Health, social, financial reasons) • How are the two scenarios different? • In which one is someone more likely to start smoking? Why? • How does peer influence affect our choices?

SMOKING THINK, PAIR, SHARE Imagine that Hannah or Harry has started smoking and asked you for your opinions and advice. Browse the Rise Above site to find information that you think would be useful. Join with another pair to share your thoughts. Provide constructive feedback to one another and build positively on the ideas you find and have shared.

SMOKING PLENARY: I CAN… • If I get a text from a friend who’s being pestered to smoke, I can… • If my friend is offered a cigarette in front of others, I would advise them to… • If my friend or relative wants to stop smoking I would advise them to…

SMOKING PLENARY: I CAN… If you, or anyone you know needs support in this area, speak to a trusted adult, a teacher, tutor or head of year. You can also get support with a local stop smoking service; details can be found here: https: //www. nhs. uk/smokefree/hel p-and-advice/local-supportservices-helplines

SMOKING SELF ASSESSMENT A. How confident are you that you could refuse a cigarette if offered? B. How confident are you that you would know where to get help if you had questions about smoking? C. How confident are you about knowing how to advise a friend or relative if they needed help to quit smoking? 0 NOT CONFIDENT 10 EXTREMELY CONFIDENT