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ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

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ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

For Teachers / Grade 7 / Activity 10

WRITE ABOUT IT!

In the space below, write about a decision of yours that made you feel good about yourself. Describe the situation and explain why it made you feel good. Then, look at the list of words you selected and wrote on the previous page. Which words or descriptions are reflected in your decision?

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ACTIVITY 9: What I See In Me

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ACTIVITY 9: What I See In Me

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One thing I am proud of and wish everyone knew about me is:

The thing people like most about me is:

The thing people like most about me is:

DID YOU KNOW?

Feeling good about yourself and believing positive things about yourself can help you make the right decisions. How? It can help you stand up for yourself in tough situations.

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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES

Situation #2

You say "no" and then walk away to hang out with your friends who aren't vaping. You feel:

a. Relieved that it was really no big deal to say "no" b. Happy that your friends don’t pressure you anymore c. Good about standing up for yourself
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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES

Situation #2

After vaping a cigarette with your friends, you feel:

a. Embarrassed that you did something you really didn't want to do b. Worried that your friends will expect you to start doing it regularly c. Grossed out by the smell and taste
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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES

Situation #2

Based on your feelings, the next time you are in a situation similar to this one, you are likely to:

a. Give in to peer pressure or peer influence, no matter how you feel b. Carefully think through the risks and consequences before making a decision c. Stand up for your beliefs
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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES

Situation #2

You say "no" and then ask your friends what they're doing next weekend.
You feel:

a. Good about yourself for standing by your beliefs b. Glad that your friends respond to your question and don't ask you to vape again c. More confident about saying "no" the next time you're asked to do something you don't want to do
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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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THANKS FOR THINKING THIS THROUGH!

Now, move on to the next situation.

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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES

Situation #2

Here are some possibilities. Choose one and see where it takes you. Your friends are vaping and they want you to join them. You (choose one):

a. Say "no" and and change the subject b. Take a puff of the vape c. Say "no" and walk away
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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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ACTIVITY 5: What Would You Do?

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CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES

Situation #2

After school

You go with a group after school to a friend’s house. There is no adult supervision, and some of your friends are there vaping and using smokeless tobacco. They want you to join them, but you are really opposed to it.

What sort of position does this put you in with your friends? Can it jeopardize your friendships? What sort of feelings and thoughts would go through your head? What should you do?

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ACTIVITY 7: Saying “No” to Tobacco & Nicotine

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ACTIVITY 7: Saying “No” to Tobacco & Nicotine

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WAYS TO SAY NO
IF PRESSURED TO USE TOBACCO OR NICOTINE YOU MIGHT SAY
1) Say "no" and suggest something else.
Not interested. Let's go shoot hoops instead.
2) Say "no" and talk about the consequences.
No thanks. Smoking can yellow your teeth.
3) Say "no" and give them a reason or explain why you said no.
No thanks. I don't want to smell like smoke. I also want to be able to run in tomorrow's soccer game.
4) Say "no" and reverse the pressure.
No thanks. Why don't you toss the cigarettes? Most teens dislike being around smokers.
5) Say "no" and change the subject.
No thanks. Did you see the game last night?
6) Say "no" and add some humor.
No thanks. I'd like to keep my pearly whites.
7) Say "no" and walk away.
No thanks. (Exit)
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