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Marijuana

Marijuana. History, Health and Legalization By: Mike Delair & Melanie Conley. Introduction. This WebQuest will require students to research, present, and debate on the history, health effects, and legalization of marijuana.

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  1. Marijuana History, Health and Legalization By: Mike Delair & Melanie Conley

  2. Introduction • This WebQuest will require students to research, present, and debate on the history, health effects, and legalization of marijuana. • You find yourself with a group of friends after school. Some decide to try marijuana. They insist that you try it too. You’re not sure. Your friends insist that it’s no big deal.

  3. Introduction • But why is this drug illegal if it’s no big deal? Your friends tell you that marijuana should be legalized. Where did marijuana even come from? What are the health effects? Should marijuana be legalized or remain illegal? What do you think?

  4. Task • This WebQuest will have you choose a role and research the topic of marijuana. You will determine if marijuana should be legalized or remain illegal. • You will research the history and health effects of marijuana.

  5. Task • Each group will meet to determine if they feel marijuana should be legalized or remain illegal based on the research conducted. • The group will present their findings and position on the topic.

  6. Task • A student review will be done in the areas of preparedness, collaboration with peers, staying on topic/task, and delegation of responsibility.

  7. Process • As a member of a three person group you will be required to research the history and health effects of marijuana, as well as deciding as a group if marijuana should be legalized.

  8. Process • To complete this task the following are the recommended steps: • Meet as a group of three and determine the role each person will undertake. • Conduct your research based on the role you have chosen. • Meet again as a group to share your research.

  9. Process • Additional steps: • Working as a group combine your research. Be sure to include evidence to back up the conclusion your team reaches. • Prepare a four minute presentation on your conclusion with the evidence to back it. • Peer evaluation forms that evaluate your team members’ work will be submitted.

  10. Roles • History • Your role is to simply research the history of marijuana. Do not include your opinion or judgment. • While conducting your research you may want to consider the following: • When and where did marijuana originate? • What are some other terms for marijuana? • What were some common uses of marijuana? • How has government intervened with marijuana usage over time?

  11. Roles • Effects/Health Impact • Your role is to research the effects and health impact of marijuana. Do not include your opinion or judgment. • While conducting your research you may want to consider the following: • What are some emotional effects of using the drug? • What are some physical effects of using the drug? • What are the effects of using the drug while pregnant?

  12. Roles • Legalization • Your role is to research the public perception and government propaganda associated with marijuana. • While conducting your research you may want to consider the following: • What is the data on those who feel marijuana should remain illegal? • Should there be stiffer penalties for marijuana usage than those that are currently imposed? • What is the reasoning given for those who are in favor of legalizing marijuana? • Explain the government propaganda associated with marijuana. Included examples.

  13. Sources and References • History of Marijuana • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_history_of_marijuana_in_the_United_States • http://www.marijuanaaddiction.info/history-of-marijuana.htm • http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-marijuan.html

  14. Sources and References • Effects/Health Impact of Marijuana: • http://www.narconon.ca/Marijuana.htm • http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/evidence99/marijuana/Health_1.html • http://alcoholism.about.com/od/pot/a/effects.htm • http://www.theantidrug.com/drug_info/marijuana_mental_health.asp

  15. Sources and References • Effects/Health Impact of Marijuana: • http://www.coolnurse.com/marijuana.htm • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical-marijuana/GA00014/SI=2822 • http://kidshealth.org/college/drug_alcohol/drugs/marijuana.html

  16. Sources and References • Effects/Health Impact of Marijuana: • http://www.marijuanaaddiction.net/marijuanadangers.htm • http://www.freevibe.com/Drug_Facts/index.asp?id=yahoo • http://www.nida.nih.gov/Infofacts/marijuana.html • http://www.marijuanaaddiction.info/effects-of-marijuana.htm

  17. Sources and References • Arguments For & Against Legalization: • http://www.ccguide.org.uk/pro-anti.php • http://www.medicalmarijuanaprocon.org/pop/history.htm • http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=3471 • http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2001/03/26/supremecourt/main281547.shtml • http://www.usc.edu/uscnews/stories/8227.html

  18. Sources and References • Arguments For & Against Legalization: • http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=5516 • http://www.balancedpolitics.org/marijuana_legalization.htm

  19. Evaluation – Student Review • Each student will be reviewed by their peers. • The evaluation will be done in four categories each with a point value. • Preparedness – 4 Points • Collaboration with Peers – 3 Points • Stays on Topic / Task – 2 Points • Delegation of Responsibility – 1 Point

  20. Evaluation – Student Review • Preparedness • Outstanding (4)- Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. • Proficient (3)- Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. • Acceptable (2)- The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. • Incomplete (1)- Student does not seem at all prepared to present.

  21. Evaluation – Student Review • Collaboration with Peers • Outstanding (4)- Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together. • Proficient (3)- Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.

  22. Evaluation – Student Review • Collaboration with Peers (Cont.) • Acceptable (2)- Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member. • Incomplete (1)- Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.

  23. Evaluation – Student Review • Stays on Topic / Task • Outstanding (4)- Stays on topic/task all (100%) of the time. • Proficient (3)- Stays on topic/task most (99-90%) of the time. • Acceptable (2)- Stays on topic/task some (89%-75%) of the time, wastes some time. • Incomplete (1)- Frequently wasted time and wasn't on topic/task.

  24. Evaluation – Student Review • Delegation of Responsibility • Outstanding (4)- Each student in the group can clearly explain what information is needed by the group, what information s/he is responsible for locating, and when the information is needed. • Proficient (3)- Each student in the group can clearly explain what information s/he is responsible for locating.

  25. Evaluation – Student Review • Delegation of Responsibility(Cont.) • Acceptable (2)- Each student in the group can, with minimal prompting from peers, clearly explain what information s/he is responsible for locating. • Incomplete (1)- One or more students in the group cannot clearly explain what information they are responsible for locating.

  26. Conclusion • During this WebQuest you will have looked at the history of Marijuana, its health effects and impact as well as present arguments for or against its legalization.

  27. Conclusion • The legalization of any drug is a debate that is driven very much by each individual's personal feelings and experiences. • As government is involved in determining the legality of any drug or substance, this will likely be a debate that will continue.

  28. Credits • We need to acknowledge and thank the providers of the websites for the use of their resources for our research. • The Free Encyclopedia – Wikipedia • NARCONON of California • High Beam Research – The Columbia Encyclopedia • Harvard University – Cyber Law • About.com – Health Effects

  29. Credits Continued • The Antidrug.com – Mental Health • CoolNurse.com - History of Marijuana • Mayo Clinic – Marijuana as a Medicine • The NEMOURS Foundation • MarijuanaAddicition.net • Freevibe.com – Youth Anti-drug Campaign • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • CC Guide – Articles for & against legalization

  30. Credits Continued • Medical Marijuana ProCon.org • NORML – National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws • CBS News • Balanced Politics.org • University of Southern California

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