Distribute the straws and coffee stirrers and direct students to jog in place for one to two minutes. After jogging, have students breathe through the straws for just a few moments. After another minute or so, ask students to try to breathe through the coffee stirrers. Identify sources of information. Volunteer health agencies such as the American Lung Association, the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association are trusted sources for information about tobacco's effects.
Government agencies are also trusted sources.
Allow time for students to identify valid sources and access more information on tobacco's effects. Reflect, summarize and discuss. Permission is granted to reproduce for educational non-commercial uses if this message is shown. All rights reserved.