Smoking - Our Deadliest Habit

Subject: Health Education
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 14-16
Order Number: 3045

This film with accompanying booklet is suitable for all abilities and for ages from 13 to 18. The booklet is written for teachers by practising teachers and all materials are photocopiable. Both the film and the booklet have been tried and tested in classrooms.

The twenty minute film has been made in Australia but it deals with the topic in a manner totally relevant and familiar to the UK. The presenter gives a factual account of the dangers of smoking. The viewer learns what exactly is inside a cigarette and what are the poisonous substances such as tar and nicotine. Addiction to smoking is discussed and the opinion of experts is presented. Victims of smoking describe and show the harmful effects of nicotine addiction on their lives and their health. A group of teenagers give their opinions why young people take up smoking and what could be effective ways of saying 'no' to smoking.

The booklet contains information and exercises to support the film, including an introductory quiz to initiate a discussion in small groups. Information sheets are provided which can be used as A4 or A3 posters or given to pupils individually or in small groups. There are a number of exercises that can be used to fit the style and length of the lesson as well as the age and the ability of the students.

The resource is designed to be used flexibly by teachers and to provide a stimulus for a discussion on a subject that affects the health of our children.

Need more than one video or DVD?

We can licence you to make up to five copies for use within your school or college.