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Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Nicotine Addiction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the Yale-New Haven Teacher's Institute, comprehensive history of tobacco, the tobacco industry, and tobacco-related illnesses.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Secondhand Smoke

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn why a "Burning cigarette is a health risk to everyone in the same room." This web-article describes the various hazards associated with secondhand smoke and includes information on its effect on children. Also,...
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Article
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Second Hand Smoke

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, you can read an interview with Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, of the Harvard School of Public Health, who published a study concerning the effects of second-hand smoke on non-smokers. Included is a RealAudio version of this interview.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Iaq: Secondhand Smoke and Smoke Free Homes

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how secondhand smoke contributes to indoor air pollution, and learn how to prevent this health risk.