Smoking (21:37)
A CHAPTER FROM: The Truth About Tobacco
Patrick Reynolds, the grandson of tobacco company founder R. J. Reynolds, points out the dangers of tobacco and how tobacco companies try to encourage more people to smoke.
- 6-8Grades 6-8
- Curriculum Explorer
Risk Assessment: Risks of Smoking (7:35)
A CHAPTER FROM: It's Your Choice: The Facts about Smoking
During a discussion of risks, students are told that there is no such thing as a safe or safer tobacco product. Students discsuss many of the negative aspects and dangers of smoking and tobacco use, and they examine various cigarette ads designed...
- 6-8Grades 6-8
- Curriculum Explorer
It's Your Choice: The Facts about Smoking (18:00)
This dramatic program explores the relationship between two high school students, one who smokes, and one who doesn't. Teisha is interested in Trevor, but when he turns down a cigarette she offers, an argument ensues about the political agenda...
- 6-8Grades 6-8
- Curriculum Explorer
Smoking Kills: A Class Discussion (5:31)
A CHAPTER FROM: It's Your Choice: The Facts about Smoking
A group of students learn that one out of three people will develop a form of cancer in their lifetime. Smoking contributes to that risk. Students also discuss risk factors that could affect their health and life expectancy.
- 6-8Grades 6-8
- Curriculum Explorer
No Safe Tobacco Usage: Dangers of Smoking (3:20)
A SECTION FROM: It's Your Choice: The Facts about Smoking
The classroom discussion turns to many of the negative aspects and dangers of smoking and tobacco use.
- 6-8Grades 6-8
- Curriculum Explorer
Teens and Smoking: A Change of Heart (2:03)
A CHAPTER FROM: It's Your Choice: The Facts about Smoking
Teisha decides that smoking is not worth the risks to her health or friendships.
- 6-8Grades 6-8
- Curriculum Explorer
Smoking: The Toxic Truth (26:00)
This hard-hitting tobacco prevention program is a powerful tool to deter teens from smoking. Viewers are introduced in graphic fashion to the horrific and heartrending medical consequences of tobacco use, as well as the cosmetic damage. Interviews...
- 6-8Grades 6-8
- Curriculum Explorer
Truth in Advertising: Anti-Smoking Messages (4:15)
A SECTION FROM: The Truth About Tobacco
Scientific evidence has shown the harmful effects of second-hand smoke, which has prompted State legislatures to pass legislation prohibiting smoking in public places.
- 6-8Grades 6-8
- Curriculum Explorer
Teens and Smoking: Realities (1:21)
A CHAPTER FROM: Smoking: The Burning Truth (A Sunburst Title)
Young people discuss smoking habits, what they dislike, and why they started.
- 6-8Grades 6-8
- Curriculum Explorer
Smoking and Health (2:00)
A CHAPTER FROM: Smoking: The Burning Truth (A Sunburst Title)
This clip discusses the health risks associated with smoking, including long-term effects such as an increased vulnerability to heart disease and cancer, and short-term effects such as bad breath and yellow teeth.
- 6-8Grades 6-8
- Curriculum Explorer

