Cigarettes: To Smoke or Not to Smoke

• Introduction
• Learners
• Standards
• Process
• Resources


• Student Page

by Mystee Ansari, Shepherd University

This WebQuest is to educate children in the fifth grade about the health concerns associated with tobacco use. The goal of this lesson is to ensure that children are well informed about the health risks so they may make an informed choice when confronted with the question of whether or not to use tobacco products.

Teacher Introduction

Teachers, 

Tobacco use is a serious subject and has serious health consequences and should be part of health lessons. Because tobacco may cause so many different illnesses in people, it is important to allow children to learn about the consequences of tobacco use. Then it is important to be able to take the time necessary to reflect on this issue and what it means to them. 

Tobacco companies target young people with their advertising schemes.  As a result, too many young people start smoking, become addicted, and continue to smoke into adulthood.  

This WebQuest will help your students to see the health risks associated with tobacco use. It will also teach ways to say "NO" to tobacco.