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Marijuana

Marijuana . 8 th Grade Day 1 . Truth or Myth . Directions: Write down whether this is a myth or a truth. 1. Your body burns fat from the area you are working out that day. 2. Your body burns fat as a whole. 3. Women who lift weights will get bulky. . Truth or Myth .

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Marijuana

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  1. Marijuana 8th Grade Day 1

  2. Truth or Myth • Directions: Write down whether this is a myth or a truth. • 1. Your body burns fat from the area you are working out that day. • 2. Your body burns fat as a whole. • 3. Women who lift weights will get bulky.

  3. Truth or Myth • 4. Women who lift weights get tone, not extremely muscular. • 5. Eating Carbohydrates makes you fat. • 6. Eating carbohydrates in moderation is key to a healthy diet.

  4. Discussion • 1. What is the key concept in the myths and truths game? • 2. What does this reveal about what we assume to be the truth? • 3. How might this help us to grow our knowledge in the future?

  5. Valid & Reliable Resource • Valid – supporting the claim or point being made. • Reliable – High in quality and trustworthy • Resource – We are looking at resources for academic purpose • How do I know it is Valid & Reliable?

  6. Analyzing Resources • Printed Resources • Publication Dates • Is it up to date? • Author • Credentials of the author • Do they have the background required to be a reliable resource for the information being put forth? • Source of Publication • Is the source reliable. • Journal of publication reliable

  7. Analyzing Resources • Internet Resources • Publication Dates • Is it up to date? • Updated • Click on links of no date is posted • Author • Credentials of the author • Do they have the background required to be a reliable resource for the information being put forth? • Source of Publication • Is the source reliable. • Journal of publication reliable

  8. Analyzing Resources • URL Identification • .com • Commercial organizations • Selling a product • Most unreliable • With exceptions (Mayo Clinic) • .org • Community organizations • American Heart Association & American Cancer Society • Adequately reliable

  9. Analyzing Resources • URL Identification (Cont.) • .edu • Educational organizations • Colleges • Adequately reliable • .gov • Government organizations/agencies • CDC & NIDA • Most Reliable

  10. Analyzing Resources • Remember To ALWAYSCHECK!!!! • Publication Dates • Is it up to date? • Updated • Click on links if no date is posted • Author • Credentials of the author • Do they have the background required to be a reliable resource for the information being put forth? • Source of Publication • Is the source reliable. • Journal of publication reliable

  11. Marijuana Myths & Truths • Worksheet • Answer each questions to the best of your ability. • Make sure you write down the resource used to find your researched answer!!!!

  12. Marijuana 8th Grade Day 2

  13. A Valid and Reliable Resource States • That 36% of students admitted to smoking marijuana in the past year. Only 41% of junior high students see marijuana use as harmful and this decreases in high school to 20%. • Study was performed by • National Institute of Health • In 2012 • .gov?

  14. Discussion • 1. What are your first thoughts about this information? • 2. How might this look from a parent’s point of view? • 3. Has this changed your view on marijuana use? If so, how?

  15. Marijuana 8th Grade Day 3 Please get out your notes.

  16. Characteristics of a Healthy Person • What do you think of? • Physical • Includes body functioning, physical fitness, and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) • Social • Ability to have satisfying interpersonal relationships • Intellectual • Using “brain power” effectively to meet challenges • Ability to think clearly and to reason objectively

  17. Characteristics of a Healthy Person • Environmental • Appreciation of the external environment and one’s role to preserve, protect, and improve its conditions • Emotional • Self-esteem, self-confidence, self-efficacy, and other emotional reactions and responses • Spiritual • Feeling as if part of a greater spectrum of existence

  18. Short – Term Effects • Reddening of the eyes • Sleepiness • Increased hunger • Relaxed muscles

  19. Short – Term Effects Cont. • Increased heart rate • Studies have shown • First hour after smoking marijuana heart attack chances increase five fold. • Loss of • Coordination • Time • Vision • Hearing

  20. Long – Term Effects • Coughing • Wheezing • Lowers immune system • Irreversible damage to • Lungs • Heart

  21. Long – Term Effects Cont. • Abnormalities in sperm cells • Irregular menstrual cycle for women • Brain function impairment • Cannabis disrupts nerve cell communication • Cancer • 50% – 70% more cancer causing agents than tobacco smoke • Studies show one joint is equivalent to five cigarettes • Smoking is the #1 preventable cause of death

  22. Why Use? • With knowing the long – term and short – term effects why would individuals use? • Video: Testimony from individuals who have used Marijuana • Thoughts?

  23. Gateway Drug • Gateway drug: a drug that leads to the use of other drugs • Why is Marijuana a gateway drug? • Social influence • Tolerance • Drive for the high • Lifestyle • Impaired judgment

  24. Think, Pair and Share • Think about what we have discussed and uncovered today about Marijuana use. • Now discuss with a partner about todays’ concepts • Discussion: • Share what you discussed in your groups

  25. Muddiest Point • Directions • Take out a piece of paper & a writing utensil • Describe what you are unsure about and what will help clarify your confusion.

  26. Marijuana 8th Grade Day 3

  27. News • Mason, Ohio drug bust places Tyler Pagenstecher at the center of the marijuana drug ring. 17-year-old Pagenstecher will spend 6 months in jail along with paying thousands of dollars in fines.The drug ring was said to be making $20,000 a month.

  28. Discussion • 1. General thoughts? • 2. What were the benefits of Tyler’s drug operation? • 3. What were the negatives of Tyler’s drug operation? • 4. What would it feel like to be in Tyler’s shoes? • 5. How will this help you make decisions in the future?

  29. Laws • Legal in 19 States • Not in Ohio • Legislation is in the process • Medical Marijuana Use • 2.5 ounces prescribed by a Doctor every two weeks • 42 conditions are recognized

  30. Laws Cont. • Ohio Possession Laws – 225g roughly a .5 of a pound • Less than 100g • Misdemeanor with a $100 fine • 100g – 200g: 112g is roughly .25 of a pound • Misdemeanor with 30 days in jail • $250 fine • More than 200g • Felony ranging from 6 months to 8 years • Fine ranging from $2,500 to $15,000

  31. School Policy • Selling, distributing, possession, use or suspected use of any illegal substances results in a 10 – day suspension with recommendation for expulsion.

  32. Influence • The biggest influence is peers • As stated in the documentary video • How do we combat this? • Verbal Communication • Assertiveness is key • Attack the problem not the person • Stand up for beliefs without hurting others

  33. Ways to Say “NO” • Ways to say “NO” • Say no firmly • Repeat the word “NO” over and over • Give an excuse • Example: I tried drinking once and I got extremely sick and puked when I got home. My parents realized I had been drinking and I was grounded for a week.

  34. Ways to Say “No” • Ways to say “NO” • Give a reason • Example: Alcoholism runs in my family and I do not want to become an alcoholic. • Avoid or leave the situation • Change the subject • Suggest an alternative activity • Ignore the problem or act dumb • Example: When we have a quiz and you come to class and say “Duh, I do not know what you are talking about”

  35. Ways to Say “No” • Ways to say “NO” • Find friends who feel the same way you do • Strength in numbers • Reverse the pressure • Focus on your friendship • Ask “why are you pressuring me” “ why are your on my case so much today” • Delay your decision • Shift the focus on something else or avoid answering • Tell your friends “ I have made my decision”

  36. Non – Verbal Communication • Assertiveness is key • Posture • Stand up straight and proud • Do not slouch • Eye – contact • When using your refusal skill look directly in their eye • Do not look down or show weakness • Confident, but not aggressive voice • Enough to be heard

  37. Application Cards • Directions • On an Index Card • Connect the material uncovered for the day to the real world. Examples: Life experiences, news, word of mouth, history etc.

  38. Chain Notes • Directions • Answer the following question on a quarter sheet of paper • What do we know about Marijuana use? • Once the question is answered an envelope will be passed around to the collect your responses • We will discuss your answers next class

  39. Marijuana 8th Grade Day 4

  40. Quote • “We cannot accomplish all that we need to do without working together”

  41. Discussion • 1. What are challenges we face when working with others? • 2. What happens when we overcome these challenges? • 3. What do we learn when we work with others? • 4. How can we apply this experience to future experiences?

  42. Debate Instructions • Groups • Directions • Criteria • Begin Research

  43. Marijuana 8th Grade Day 5

  44. Debate Day • “I am a master of logic and a powerfully convincing debater. In fact, against my better judgment, I can talk myself out of doing anything.” • On that note, let the debate begin

  45. Marijuana 8th Grade Day 6

  46. Debate • Finish up debate

  47. Exam • Clear your desk • Writing utensil out • “Today is a celebration of knowledge, so let us celebrate” • Judy Jagger-Mescher

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