The project I selected has students explore the past and present influence of tobacco on social, political, and economic life in the United States and around the world and its impact on individual public health. I strongly believe that this is a great topic to cover in my class as students are being introduced to tobacco at a very early age and are not being precautious about the effects tobacco can do to someone's health. In the first part of the unit, students are introduced to the historical and economic realities of tobacco. They will explore the origin of the tobacco industry, beginning with the European exploration of the Americas and including the role of tobacco in the founding and growth of our nation. They will also learn about the
