1. Tobacco-Free Pledge: Have students sign a pledge committing to remain tobacco-free.
2. Poster Contest: Challenge students to create an anti-tobacco poster to display in the school or community.
3. Research Project: Encourage students to research the harmful effects of tobacco on their bodies and present findings in a creative way.
4. Debate: Organize a debate on the benefits vs. drawbacks of smoking, encouraging critical thinking about this important issue.
5. Peer-To-Peer Education: Train select students as Tobacco-Free Ambassadors, who will then educate their peers about the dangers of tobacco use.
6. Video Documentary: Create an anti-tobacco video that showcases the harmful effects of smoking and inspires others to be smoke-free.
7. Analyze Tobacco Advertising: Study various forms of advertising to understand how they target youth and promote products.
8. Role Playing: Act out scenarios in which students practice saying “no” when offered cigarettes.
9. Scavenger Hunt: Organize an anti-tobacco scavenger hunt highlighting crucial facts about tobacco use.
10. Create Brochures: Design brochures with anti-tobacco facts for distribution at parent-teacher conferences or community events.
11. Social Media Campaign: Develop a social media campaign to spread knowledge and support for living a tobacco-free lifestyle.
12. Tobacco-Free Sports Day: Coordinate a school-wide event where students commit to being tobacco-free for a day while participating in sports activities.
13. “Take A Stand” Speeches: Present speeches on the reasons why students are committed to remaining tobacco-free.
14. Letter Writing: Have students write letters to local businesses urging them not to sell tobacco products to minors.
15. Tobacco-Related Statistics: Explore the numbers behind tobacco use, including costs and death rates, to understand its impact on society.
16. Tobacco-Free Playlist: Compile a list of songs that encourage living a smoke-free life.
17. History of Tobacco: Examine the history of tobacco, from its discovery to modern legislation and public health concerns.
18. Analyze Smoking Scenes in Movies: Discuss how smoking is portrayed in popular movies and what messages these portrayals send.
19. Interview Smokers and Ex-Smokers: Encourage students to learn about others’ experiences with smoking and quitting, and share their findings with the class.
20. Lung Capacity Experiment: Conduct a simple experiment demonstrating the difference in lung capacity between smokers and non-smokers.
21. Secondhand Smoke PSA: Design public service announcements (PSAs) focusing on the dangers of secondhand smoke exposure.
22. Create an Anti-Tobacco Timeline: Trace the history of anti-tobacco efforts in your country or around the world.
23. Host a Guest Speaker: Invite health professionals, smokers who have quit, or other engaging speakers to talk about their experiences with tobacco use and quitting.
24. Classroom Bulletin Board: Dedicate a bulletin board where students can post anti-tobacco facts, messages of encouragement, and tips for staying smoke-free.
25. Support System Workshop: Provide guidance on building a network of friends, family members, and mentors who can support students in their commitment to remain tobacco-free.
