BC is continuing to place emphasis on resources that prevent youth and young adults from starting to smoke. Our resources include:

bc.tobaccofacts:

Ministry of Health partnered with the Ministry of Education to consult with teachers and health experts across the province to create bc.tobaccofacts - A Tobacco Prevention Resource for Teachers, Grades 4-12.

Based on best classroom practices and the latest research on tobacco prevention and cessation, it is creative, enjoyable, challenging and fun for students. This groundbreaking resource is unique in the world for its scope, grade specificity and degree of curriculum integration.

In a 2003 evaluation of the Grades 4-7 resource, of teachers surveyed, 91.5% would use the resource again; 93.3% would recommend the resource to other teachers; and 94.9% rated the quality of the materials as good to excellent.

To order copies of bc.tobaccofacts, or a copy of the evaluation contact 1-800-663-1880 or www.carbc.ca.

Heart Smart Kids K-3/bc.tobaccofacts K-3:

In partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon, this teacher resource was created to address tobacco, and other health-related issues, with students in kindergarten to grade 3. Since inception the Heart and Stroke Foundation a total of 2,688 teachers have been trained.

For more information about the program, contact the Heart and Stroke Foundation at 1-888-473-4636.