Vapes and children: what should be done?

The increasing number of children who are hooked on vapes is worrying global governments. Why are so many children addicted to vaping? Discuss what makes vapes so attractive to young people and explore solutions in the news.

Published 08 December 2023

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Use this one-hour Headline to help your students:

  • Understand why vaping is in the news
  • Discuss global solutions to the problem
  • Debate which solutions are most effective

This lesson develops the following skills and knowledge:

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Problem solving
Advanced: analysing complex problems and solutions

Step 9: I create solutions for complex problems by generating a range of options
Step 10: I create solutions for complex problems by evaluating the positive and negative effects of a range of options
Step 11: I analyse complex problems by using logical reasoning
Step 12: I analyse complex problems by creating and testing hypotheses

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