About This Lesson
No matter the legal status of marijuana in your state, there are important things kids need to know about the risks associated with underage marijuana use. This module will touch upon commonly held myths about marijuana to see how students react and what they think. Then, students will investigate why and how marijuana affects their developing brains and bodies to separate marijuana facts from fiction.
This guide provides strategies for incorporating the digital exploration into instruction and tips for facilitating discussion before, during, and after each module.
Students will:
- Learn what marijuana is and how it affects the developing brain and body.
- Separate fact from fiction regarding what they might hear about using marijuana.
- Learn refusal strategies they can use when pressured or invited to engage in risky behaviors.
Time required:
- 45 minutes
Student Materials
To help students navigate the module, you will need:
- A computer or other device with Internet access and web browser
- Breaking Down the Myths of Marijuana self-paced interactive module
