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Unit Plan
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Your Body: Operation: Flame Out!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Tells the story of how, as tobacco became more popular, it changed human health, and what the CDC did to fight the epidemic.
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Website
Other

Smoking and Minorities

For Students 9th - 10th
This web-article addresses the effects of gearing the advertising of tobacco products to minority communities. Examines the 1997 tobacco settlement. Author uses statistics to support his/her argument.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Bronchitis

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Bronchitis is provided on this site. Signs, symptoms, and treatments are also included. Links to related sites are available.
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Article
National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Facts About Nicotine and Tobacco Products

For Students 9th - 10th
This article not only discusses nicotine addiction but also includes information on quitting smoking through medication therapy.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers:soccer: Kickin' Butts!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn the health benefits of soccer as well as the effects of tobacco smoking on athletic performance. Consider and discuss statistics about health, sports and making a difference for inner-city youth.

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