The students use ads and a worksheet to explore the tobacco industry's marketing strategies. Poster contest and follow-up. The students make posters on the positive effects of staying tobacco-free and typically display the posters at school and in the community. The winning poster enters the state's poster contest, and a national winners is chosen each year. Key Points Tar Wars connects schools community.
Tar War promotes volunteerism and mobilizes community support against youth tobacco use.
Tar Wars does not require a large amount of time or preparation to implement. Tar Wars only requires one class period and minimal preparation time. See page 4 of the curriculum guide for a detailed description of school responsibilities. Tar Wars is interactive and allows kids the opportunity to express what they have learned in a creative manner. Youth become advocates for better health through a statewide poster contest.