Transcript WebQuest on 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.
• 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.
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?
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.
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.
Task
• A student review will be done in the
areas of preparedness, collaboration
with peers, staying on topic/task, and
delegation of responsibility.
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.
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.
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.
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:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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?
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:
1. What are some emotional effects of using the drug?
2. What are some physical effects of using the drug?
3. What are the effects of using the drug while
pregnant?
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:
1. What is the data on those who feel marijuana should
remain illegal?
2. Should there be stiffer penalties for marijuana usage
than those that are currently imposed?
3. What is the reasoning given for those who are in favor of
legalizing marijuana?
4. Explain the government propaganda associated with
marijuana. Included examples.
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/1E1marijuan.html
Sources and References
• Effects/Health Impact of Marijuana:
• http://www.narconon.ca/Marijuana.ht
m
• http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/evidenc
e99/marijuana/Health_1.html
• http://alcoholism.about.com/od/pot/a
/effects.htm
• http://www.theantidrug.com/drug_inf
o/marijuana_mental_health.asp
Sources and References
• Effects/Health Impact of Marijuana:
• http://www.coolnurse.com/marijuana
.htm
• http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/m
edical-marijuana/GA00014/SI=2822
• http://kidshealth.org/college/drug_alc
ohol/drugs/marijuana.html
Sources and References
• Effects/Health Impact of Marijuana:
• http://www.marijuanaaddiction.net/m
arijuanadangers.htm
• http://www.freevibe.com/Drug_Facts/
index.asp?id=yahoo
• http://www.nida.nih.gov/Infofacts/ma
rijuana.html
• http://www.marijuanaaddiction.info/e
ffects-of-marijuana.htm
Sources and References
• Arguments For & Against Legalization:
• http://www.ccguide.org.uk/pro-anti.php
• http://www.medicalmarijuanaprocon.org/p
op/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
Sources and References
• Arguments For & Against Legalization:
• http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID
=5516
• http://www.balancedpolitics.org/marij
uana_legalization.htm
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Credits Continued
• Medical Marijuana ProCon.org
• NORML – National Organization for the
Reform of Marijuana Laws
• CBS News
• Balanced Politics.org
• University of Southern California