How Can We Solve the Problem of Teenage Vaping?

Cherise James

MS 324 PATRIA MIRABAL

INTRODUCTION

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, teens are using vaping devices in record numbers. Vaping nicotine is a more attractive alternative to smoking cigarettes as teenagers like the technology and flavorings that have been introduced with vaping.

TASK

In a group of 4 you will create a PowerPoint Presentation on the statistics of and the effects of vaping amongst teenagers.

PROCESS/RESOURCES

In a group of 4:

1) Research the statistics on the number of teenagers who vape in the United States and then in New York City.

2) Research the reasons why students vape.

3) Research the short-term and long-term effects of vaping on teenagers.

Create at least one slide for each step of the PPA. There are links to the worksheet for each Step to include in your presentation.

Step 1. Define the problem

http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/ppae/step1a.html

Step 2: Gather the Evidence

http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/ppae/step2a.html

Step 3: Identify the causes.

http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/ppae/step3a.html

Step 4: Evaluate an Existing Policy

http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/ppae/step4a.html

Step 5: Develop Solutions

//www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/ppae/step5a.html

Step 6: Select the Best Solution

http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/ppae/step6a.html

You may use the links below to support your presentation:

https://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/news-releases/2018/12/teens-using-vaping-devices-in-record-numbers

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts-on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html

https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/print/17921-number-of-teens-vaping-hits-record-high-survey-shows

https://childmind.org/article/teen-vaping-what-you-need-to-know/amp/

EVALUATION

You must check for any grammatical or spelling errors, and your overall presentation must be 6-9 slides long.

Each student is required to participate in the presentation.

Power Point Rubric

Mechanics

Demonstrated an exemplary effort in collecting and organizing the information through creative use of graphics and text. Slides are error free.

Showed good effort in the presentation, however graphics and text reflect only an average effort. Some errors.

Showed minimal effort in the presentation. Graphics and text appear to be less than average. Lots of errors.

Overall Power Point

An exemplary power point. The presentation kept my interest and was among the very best in class.

A good power point. The presenter demonstrated the ability to utilize the various features of the program, however, the presentation did not always keep my interest.

The presenter needed outside assistance in getting through the presentation.

Oral Presentation Rubric
	Excellent/Good	Satisfactory/Needs work
Presentation	Spoke in a loud, clear voice. Made eye contact with the audience. Didn’t make long pauses.	Most of the time spoke in a loud, clear voice. Made eye contact with the audience.
Knowledge of Material	Knows information and is able to clearly present it to others.	Hesitant, read most of the time.

CONCLUSION

By the end of this assignment you will learn why vaping is prevalent amongst teenagers, devise reasons to stop vaping and devise language to encourage others to stop vaping.

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.3
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment.