Smoking vs. vaping
Instructions for students
Brain Bite
According to a 2018-2019 Health Canada survey, youth (15 to 19 years) and young adults (20 to 24 years) have the highest rates of trying vaping. Additionally, 54% of all students thought it would be "fairly easy" or "very easy" to get an e-cigarette with nicotine if they wanted one (even though in most provinces you have to be 19 to legally buy an e-cigarette, 18 in Quebec). A common misconception is that vaping isn’t as bad for you as smoking is. Watch the following video for more information on smoking vs. vaping.
Activity 2- Healthier Habits - Daily Physical Activity
Materials required
Students should:
Instructions for students
Brain Bite
According to a 2018-2019 Health Canada survey, youth (15 to 19 years) and young adults (20 to 24 years) have the highest rates of trying vaping. Additionally, 54% of all students thought it would be "fairly easy" or "very easy" to get an e-cigarette with nicotine if they wanted one (even though in most provinces you have to be 19 to legally buy an e-cigarette, 18 in Quebec). A common misconception is that vaping isn’t as bad for you as smoking is. Watch the following video for more information on smoking vs. vaping.
- Video (2 mins) Is vaping healthier than smoking?
- discuss what you know about smoking and vaping with a parent or a friend (using technology). To learn more about the health effects of vaping, explore this Teen Health website.
- reflect on what healthy lifestyle habits you currently practice, and which ones you want to avoid in order to maintain optimal health, now and in the future.
Activity 2- Healthier Habits - Daily Physical Activity
- Speaking of healthy habits, being physically active on a daily basis is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. But it’s not just cardiovascular exercise you need- Canada’s 24-Hour Movement Guidelines encourage you to do muscle and bone strengthening exercise at least 3 times a week.
- Try the following workout to benefit your muscles and help them work hard for you on a regular basis:
Materials required
- None
Students should:
- watch the video on vaping and smoking then discuss with a parent or friend;
- complete the muscle restoration workout.
- discuss vaping and smoking with your child.