QOD “Accept the challenges so you may feel the exhilaration of victory”. General George Patton

Goals Understand the harmful substances in tobacco. Understand the damage tobacco does to the body systems. Understand the negative effects tobacco may have on appearance.

Tobacco Chapter 12 Section 1 and 2

What is Tobacco? Plant Warm, Humid Climates Tobacco Leaves Dried and Aged (2-3 yrs) Mixed w/Chemicals Used to smoke or chew

What is in Tobacco? 4,000 Chemicals 200 known to be dangerous Nicotine Tar Carbon Monoxide

Nicotine Drug that causes addiction, Most Common -Works with dopamine Found in Tobacco Leaves and products Less than 7 seconds to reach brain After 30 min. can feel discomfort from lack of N.

Tar Dark, Thick, Sticky liquid that forms when tobacco burns. When inhale tar sticks to lungs Destroys cilia and air sacs Cilia = lung’s shield Emphysema, Lung Cancer

Carbon Monoxide Poisonous gas -colorless and odorless Produced when tobacco burns Passes through lungs into bloodstream Affects O2 in body -Takes O2 away from blood Heart Attack, stroke

Tobaccos Effects on Body Nervous System Respiratory System Circulatory System Digestive System

Nervous System Withdraw symptoms Heart Rate Blood Pressure Increase Lack of O2 to brain can cause stroke

Respiratory System Shortness of breath Colds and flus more frequent Asthma problems Increase Lung Cancer, Emphysema

Lungs Picture of Lungs

Circulatory System Energy decreases -Lack of O2 to muscles Heart Disease, Stroke -Lack of O2 to heart -Blood vessels narrow and get clogged

Digestive System Cancer of Mouth Bladder Cancer

Visible Effects Stained Teeth Stained Fingers Wrinkles Cracked Lips Inflamed gums Smelly Breath

How Tobacco can affect others? Second Hand Smoke: Contaminated Air from Tobacco Smoke T-related illness Increases cost of medical care for everyone -$100 Billion Dollars each year Pregnancy and pre-mature delivery

Journal Entry How can smoking affect your health and the health of others (Mentally, Physically, and or socially)? Should smoking be banned from public places (restaurants)? (State why it should if you think it should, and state why it shouldn’t if you think it shouldn’t be banned.)

Activities Create a Poster against Smoking Ask students why they think smoking companies gave away gifts rewards for buying different amounts of cigarettes when some rewards fit for children? Have students draw a cartoon character that is a smoker.