Introduction
Vaping is a popular practice. According to WebMD, "a "vape," or electronic cigarette, is a device that heats up a liquid to create a vapor you inhale. Some types of vaping devices include pens, e-cigarettes (like JUUL), and hookahs. What are the real facts about vaping and e-cigarette use? Why are so many people vaping?
In the following WebQuest, you will use your team of friends and the resources on the Web to learn about the real consequences of vaping and brainstorm how to convince others of the dangers of use.
Task
- Read, watch, and analyze the websites and videos detailing facts about vaping/e-cigarettes.
- Select the three most important and/or shocking facts about vaping/e-cigarette use.
- Create an original poster using at least two of the facts you selected from the websites/videos; include a visual/graphic and a slogan.
- Write a reflective short paragraph answering the question: If vaping is so bad for you, why do so many people still vape?
- Utilize technology to submit your poster and paragraph for review, according to the Rubric, using Google Classroom.
Process
Part 1—Background information for you
Below are many websites with a series of fact sheets, medical reports, testimonials, and videos to help you better understand vaping and its' medical effects.
Facts About Vaping Links
https://childmind.org/article/teen-vaping-what-you-need-to-know/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023954/
https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/helping-teens-quit/talk-about-vaping/vaping-facts
https://www.rallyhealth.com/quit-smoking/why-do-so-many-teens-vape
Part 2—Analyzing what you
Go to Google Classroom Document for this assignment and fill in the chart that is there for you to put the three most important and/or shocking facts about vaping/e-cigarette use you identified. Then decide which two you are going to use for your poster.
Poster Creation Website
My Example Poster:
Remember your poster should have at least two facts and one visual, as well as, an original slogan. Here is a website explaining what a slogan is.
https://logo.com/blog/what-is-a-slogan
Part 3-Reflection
Go back to Google Classroom Document document for this assignment and write a reflective short paragraph answering the question: If vaping is so bad for you, why do so many people/teens still vape?
Part 4- Turning Stuff in Skip to the Conclusion Section Checklist before you say...Ms. Evans, I'm done.
Evaluation
See the Rubric attached to the assignment on Google Classroom for specifics (10,7.4.0 scale)
30 Points Total
10 Fact Gathering
10 Poster
10 Reflection Paragraph
Conclusion
What is the real danger of vaping? After completing this webquest, I hope you better understand the dangers of vaping. If you or someone you know is using you are now armed with the real facts. As always as human beings we all have free will and some will choose not to stop, but at least you know the truth. I look forward to the next topic you all have selected to learn about...
Be sure before you hit turn in on Google Classroom that you have:
- completed the To Vape or Not To Vape Google Document
- either entered a link or attached a copy of your original poster to the To Vape or Not To Vape assignment
- reviewed the rubric to ensure you get all 30 points for your assignment
- Don't forget to hit turn in on Google Classroom (turning it in if it is blank will not get you a grade)
Credits
Tobacco Education Resource Library https://digitalmedia.hhs.gov/tobacco/educator_hub/students?locale=en
Katherine Martinelli Teen Vaping: What you Need to Know on https://childmind.org/article/teen-vaping-what-you-need-to-know/
Kristen Jones and Gary Salzman The Vaping Epidemic in Adolescents on https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023954/
FDA Vaping: Facts About E-Cigarettes on https://www.fda.gov/media/159410/download#:~:text=Vaping%20may%20be%20harmful%20to%20lungs.&text=Inhaling%20these%20chemicals%20can%20cause,dangerous%2C%20and%20ENDS%20can%20explode.&text=E%2Dliquid%20that%20contains%20nicotine,nicotine%20poisoning%20and%2
CDC Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults on https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts-on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html
American Lung Association Talk About Vaping Get the Facts on https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/helping-teens-quit/talk-about-vaping/vaping-facts
Jennifer Thomas Why do So Many Teens Vape? on https://www.rallyhealth.com/quit-smoking/why-do-so-many-teens-vape
Addiction Policy Forum Vaping: The Hit Your Brain Takes on Youtube
Institute of Human Anatomy What Vaping Does to the Body on Youtube
Samir Khan Vaping: what you should know TEDxTalks on Youtube
FDA For Schools: My Vaping Mistake, Peer Pressure & Strained Relationships The Real Cost on Youtube
