📊 Part 1: Understanding Vaping Trends in New Zealand

1. Based on recent data, which age group in New Zealand shows the highest rates of vaping?

12-14 years

15-17 years

18-20 years

21-25 years

2. Fill in the blanks about vaping trends in New Zealand:

Youth vaping rates in New Zealand have _____________ significantly over the past five years. The most common reason young people give for trying vaping is _____________, followed by _____________ and peer influence.

3. List three ways that data about youth vaping is collected in New Zealand:

🧠 Part 2: Why Vaping Appeals to Young People

4. Check all factors that make vaping appealing to youth (multiple selection):

Variety of flavours available

Perceived as less harmful than smoking

Social media influence

Peer pressure

Easy accessibility

Marketing targeting young people

Stress relief

5. Match the marketing strategy with its appeal to young people:

1. Colourful packaging

2. Sweet flavours

3. Social media advertising

4. Celebrity endorsements

A. Creates desire to copy role models

B. Appeals to visual preferences

C. Reaches youth where they spend time

D. Masks harsh taste of nicotine

6. Explain how peer influence might affect a young person's decision to try vaping:

⚕️ Part 3: Health Implications of Vaping

7. True or False: Circle the correct answer for each statement:

Vaping is completely safe because it doesn't contain tobacco:

True

False

Nicotine addiction can develop from vaping:

True

False

Vaping has no effect on lung health:

True

False

8. Fill in the blanks about vaping health effects:

Vaping products often contain _____________, which is highly addictive and can affect brain development in people under ___ years old. Other harmful chemicals found in vape liquids include _____________ and _____________.

9. List three potential physical health effects of vaping:

10. List two potential mental health effects of vaping:

🤔 Part 4: Critical Thinking and Analysis

11. A friend tells you "Vaping is safe because it's just water vapour." How would you respond using evidence?

12. Why is it important to use reliable sources when researching health information about vaping?

To avoid biased or incorrect information

To make informed health decisions

To understand current research findings

All of the above

13. Describe how social media might influence young people's attitudes towards vaping:

📝 Part 5: Personal Reflection and Action Planning

14. What are three key facts you learned about youth vaping in New Zealand today?

15. If a friend was considering trying vaping, what advice would you give them based on what you've learned?

16. Personal Action Plan: Write one specific action you will take to make informed decisions about vaping and substance use:

17. How can you support friends or whānau members who might be struggling with vaping?

🔍 Part 6: Research Extension

18. For homework, you need to find one recent news article or study about vaping in New Zealand. Write the source details here:

Article/Study Title: _________________________________

Source: _________________________________________

Date: ___/___/______

19. List three new facts or ideas from your research to share next lesson:

Youth Vaping in NZ

Youth Vaping in NZ

📊 Part 1: Understanding Vaping Trends in New Zealand

🧠 Part 2: Why Vaping Appeals to Young People

⚕️ Part 3: Health Implications of Vaping

🤔 Part 4: Critical Thinking and Analysis

📝 Part 5: Personal Reflection and Action Planning

🔍 Part 6: Research Extension

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