Brainstorm reasons people use tobacco. Reasons People Use Tobacco Ask students to brainstorm reasons people choose to use tobacco and write responses on the board. Show students the transparency and discuss any additional reasons. Brainstorm reasons people don't use tobacco. Show students the transparency and discuss any additional reasons.
Small groups calculate costs of tobacco use.
Tell students the price of some different brands of cigarettes as well as different brands of chewing tobacco. Divide the class into six groups. Each group will calculate the costs for a different amount of tobacco use. Group One-the cost of one pack of cigarettes a day for one week, one month, six months, and one year. Group Two-the cost of two packs of cigarettes a day for one week, one month, six months, and one year.