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School Resource Officer Lesson Plan of the Month
(August 1998)


School Resource Officer Lesson Plan of the Month
(August 1998)

School Resource Officer Lesson Plan of the Month
(August 1998)

Topic:  Tobacco				Target Group:  High School

Prepared By:  Dep. Mark Potter #2383	Agency:  Riverside County SO

Address:  P. O. Box 892050			Phone:  (909) 696-3000
	  Temecula, CA 92589

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Objectives:
After this block of instruction the student will be able to:

	1.	Identify the commercially available tobacco products.
	2.	Identify the chemicals within tobacco.
	3.	Understand the use of tobacco commonly leads to other 
		drug use. (Gateway substance)
	4.	Identify the health risks associated with tobacco use.
	5.	Identify the symptoms commonly associated with tobacco 
		addiction.
	6.	Understand who can legally sell, purchase, possess, and 
		use tobacco products. (Law)

Introduction:

	I.	Introduce self/agency.

	II.	State topic and reason for presentation.

	III.	Outline presentation highlights.
		A.	Available tobacco products.
		B.	Pros/Cons of tobacco use. 
			(Class discussion/participation)
		C.	What's in tobacco.
		D.	Health risks.
		E.	Cost of tobacco use.
		F.	Symptoms of tobacco addiction.
		G.	Tobacco and the Law.

Body:

	I.	Available tobacco products:
		A.	Cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco.

	II.	Pros vs. Cons of tobacco use: (Video)
		A.	Class discussion/participation in creating "chart."
		B.	Show video.
		C.	Discuss tobacco as a "gateway" substance.

	III.	What chemicals are in tobacco? (Class participation)
		A.	Nicotine - Additive, insecticide.
		B.	Formaldehyde - Embalming fluid.
		C.	Polonium 20 - Nuclear waste.
		D.	Lead - Nerve poison.
		E.	Hydrocarbons - Automobile exhaust.
		F.	Cadmium - Battery chemical.

	IV.	What are the health risks associated with tobacco use? 
		(Use posters, videos, etc.)
		A.	Is tobacco a stimulant or a depressant? (stimulant)
		B.	Bad Breath/tooth decay.
		C.	Gastric ulcers.
		D.	Bronchitis.
		E.	Heart Disease.
		F.	High blood pressure.
		G.	Cancer:
			4.1 - Mouth
			4.2 - Esophagus
			4.3 - Lungs

	V.	Costs of tobacco use. (How many packs a day/week?)
		A.	Cost of a pack ($2.00)
		B.	1 pack a day for a week: 		$14.00
			One movie a week with date: 		$12.00				
		C.	1 pack a day for a month: 		$60.00
			One dinner date/restaurant:		$40.00
		D.	1 pack a day for a year:		$730.00
			One week ski vacation:			$500.00
		E.	1 pack a day for 5 years:		$3,650.00
			New car:				$12,000.00
		F.	1 pack a day for 10 years:		$7,300.00
			House down payment: (10%)		$15,000.00
		G.	1 pack a day for 20 years:		$14,600.00
			Hospitalization:			$Unknown

	VI.	How do you know when you're addicted to tobacco?  
		If you quit, expect _________  within 24 hours.
		A.	Unhappiness/depression
		B.	Insomnia
		C.	Anger, Frustration, Irritability, and Anxiety
		D.	Lack of Concentration
		E.	Restlessness
		F.	Increased appetite

	VII.	Tobacco and the Law (Overhead/handouts and Penal Code)
		Definitions:
		A.	308 (a) PC; Sell tobacco to minors.  
			Misd/fines: ($200-$1000).
		B.	308 (b) PC; Minor in possession of tobacco.  Inf. 
			($75/30 hours community service).
		C.	School Policy: (What happens if you....?)
				7.1  Possess tobacco on campus. 
				(Check school policy)
				7.2  Distribute tobacco on campus. 
				(Check school policy)

Review:

	I.	Question & Answer Period:
		A.	Available tobacco products.
		B.	Cons of tobacco use.
		C.	What chemicals are in tobacco?
		D.	What are some health risks associated with 
			tobacco use?
		E.	How much does it cost to use tobacco?
		F.	How do you know if you're addicted to tobacco?
		G.	Who can buy and possess tobacco?  What are 
			the consequences?

Documentation/Resources:

1.	Posters (School)
2.	Handouts/booklets.
3.	Penal Code.
4.	Video(s) - "Spit It Out" (Don't Use Smokeless Tobacco)