Smoking and Vaping Inquiry

Name:

Date:

📚 Part 1: Quick knowledge check

1. Which substance in tobacco and many vapes is mainly responsible for addiction?

Tar

Nicotine

Carbon monoxide

Water vapour

2. Which statement about vaping is most accurate?

Vapes are always safe to use

Some vapes contain nicotine and other harmful chemicals

Vaping never affects other people nearby

Vapes are only used by adults

3. Tick all immediate effects that can happen after smoking or vaping:

Coughing or throat irritation

Shortness of breath

Improved long-term fitness

Increased heart rate

4. Which of these are long-term risks of smoking? (tick all that apply)

Lung cancer

Heart disease

Better lung capacity

Gum disease and tooth loss

✏️ Part 2: Thinking, skills and short research

5. In one sentence, explain why some young people might start vaping or smoking:

6. Write two short ways to say "no" if someone offers you a vape or cigarette:

7. Match each reason someone might try vaping/smoking with a useful strategy to avoid it.

A. Peer pressure

B. Stress

C. Curiosity

D. Boredom

1. Find a healthy hobby or activity

2. Practice saying "No thanks" and walk away

3. Talk with someone you trust about stress

4. Learn about risks before trying

8. Read this short scenario and answer: Sami sees a friend vaping in the school bathroom during break. List three steps Sami could take to support their friend and keep safe.

9. Research task (Extension - choose this if you want to explore further): Find three reliable New Zealand sources about vaping laws or health advice for under-18s. For each source, write the source name and one-sentence summary of what it says.

Source 1:

Source 2:

Source 3:

10. Optional: Briefly plan how you would present your findings to the class (poster, short talk, or infographic). What format will you use and one line about why?