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Kick Butts Day/March 31, 2004

Mrs. Riggins' 3rd Grade Class

Kick Butts Day is the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids' annual celebration of

youth leadership and activism.   March 31, 2004 will be the ninth annual KBD,

and we're in for some exciting learning!!  So get ready, get set.....KICK BUTTS!!

FIRST:  Let's find out the facts!

1.  How many kids (under 18) become new daily smokers each year?

2.  How many adults in New Jersey smoke?

3.  How many kids are exposed to second hand smoke in their homes?

Check out this report on the State of New Jersey to find the answer.

Number your work, and type your answers in the box below.

4.  How many people die from smoking-related diseases each year in America?

5.  Some people want to stop smoking.  What steps can they follow to quit?

 Look at the Quit Smoking Action Plan to find the answer.

6.  Take a look at the healthy lung.  Click here.

Now look at the lung with cancer.  Click here.

Finally, look at the lung with emphysema.  Click here.

Write your reaction to these pictures.  What do you think about the healthy

lung vs. the diseased lungs?  Write your opinion.

7.  Some people say they smoke because of stress.

There are many other healthy ways to deal with stress.

List at least 5 tips to keep you cool

when you're feeling frazzled!  

8.  Having a hobby is a great way to deal with sad or mad feelings.

Cooking is a fun and healthy hobby!

Check out this link now!!

Find a healthy recipe you might like to make at home.

Type the name of the recipe below, then ask your teacher for

permission to print the recipe!!

9.  People don't need tobacco. 

Name the things people really need to live. 

Click here and read this article then type your answer.

10.  Friends or even relatives might try to get you to smoke.

Kids might want to say yes, even when you know you should say NO!!

How can you handle peer pressure?

List five tips for dealing with peer pressure.

11.  Give your own opinion on smoking.  What do YOU

plan to do in the future

so that you will make the smart and healthy choice

to SAY NO to TOBACCO!!?

Think about what you have learned today

and write your answer below.