🚭 Part 1: True or False - Common Vaping Beliefs

1. Vaping is completely harmless because it's just water vapour.

True

False

2. Vaping helps people quit smoking cigarettes easily.

True

False

3. E-cigarettes don't contain nicotine, so they're not addictive.

True

False

4. Vaping doesn't affect your lungs like smoking does.

True

False

5. Secondhand vapour is safe for people around you.

True

False

📝 Part 2: Correcting the Misconceptions

6. Choose the statement that correctly explains why vaping is NOT just harmless water vapour:

E-cigarette vapour contains chemicals, heavy metals, and often nicotine

The vapour is actually mostly water with flavouring

Only the nicotine-free versions contain harmful chemicals

7. What are THREE health risks associated with vaping that young people should know about?

8. Fill in the blanks: Many e-cigarettes contain _____________, which is highly addictive and can harm brain development in people under _____ years old.

9. Explain why someone might believe vaping is safer than smoking, and why this belief could be dangerous:

💡 Part 3: Critical Thinking Challenge

10. A friend says: "Vaping is fine because it's legal and sold in shops." Write a respectful response that addresses this misconception using facts:

11. Extension Activity: Design a fact card that could help educate other students about one vaping misconception. Include the misconception, the correct information, and why it matters for young people's health: