On The Case
For Years 5 - 6
Harold joins Mac McHardy, a time travelling detective, to gather evidence that will persuade McHardy’s great, great granddaughter not to smoke.
Overview
It’s surprising how many myths are floating around about the impact of nicotine products, such as cigarettes and e-cigarettes. In a manner that is balanced and built on evidence, this Life Ed module builds critical literacy skills and empowers students with the knowledge & skills to make informed choices about smoking.
Life Ed programs are not just a visit, they’re a multimodal student pathway! So make use of the whole pathway… the pre visit lesson; the Life Ed Educator visit; and the 2 post visit lessons.
The key learning areas covered include:
Life Ed programs are not just a visit, they’re a multimodal student pathway! So make use of the whole pathway… the pre visit lesson; the Life Ed Educator visit; and the 2 post visit lessons.
The key learning areas covered include:
- What's in a cigarette or vape
- Effects of smoking and vaping
- History and laws + myths and facts
- Strategies to reduce harm
Step 1: Pre-lesson
To be completed with your class before the Life Ed visit.
On The Case – Tuning In Lesson – The Real Truth
Students examine some common myths around smoking & vaping, and together with Harold, figure out what the real truth is. They’re encouraged to stop and think for themselves before believing what someone else says, and to identify reliable health information sources regarding smoking and vaping.
Activities include • voting • true or false statements • small group work • Google racing • reporting back • at home follow up
20-25 minutes
School Lesson
Pre lesson – An Overview for Parents
Step 2: Life Ed Visit
To be completed with your class after the Life Ed visit.This is the core part of the program. If you have booked a visit with Life Ed, this will be delivered in the Mobile Learning Centre or in your classroom by a specialist Life Ed Educator.
Step 3: Post Visit
To be completed with your class after the Life Ed visit.
On The Case – Extending Lesson 1 – E-cigarettes
In this lesson students delve further into issues around e-cigarettes and vaping, applying critical thinking to the laws surrounding smoking as well as examining the cost of cigarettes & e-cigarettes to people’s health and finances!
Activities include • drag & drop timelines • think, pair, share • summarising • at home discussion
25-30 minutes
School Lesson
On The Case – Extending Lesson 2 – No Thanks
Why do most young people choose not to smoke? The focus of this lesson is reinforcing the trend of fewer people smoking in Australia and to review some of the reasons that young people choose not to smoke. Strategies to encourage others not to smoke are considered.
Activities include • think, pair, share • drag & drop categorising • videos • role modelling • animations
25-30 minutes
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