Relationship to the National Science Education Standards
This lesson aligns with three standards in the NSES: risks and benefits; personal health; and structure and function in living systems. The chart below shows how the activity aligns with these standards.
| Science in Personal & Social Perspectives | How the Lesson is Aligned |
|---|---|
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Risks and benefits Personal health |
Students learn the short- and long-term effects of using marijuana. Students can use this information to influence decisions that affect their own health. |
| Life Science | How the Lesson is Aligned |
|---|---|
| Structure and function in living systems | Students will learn how marijuana acts in the brain and how marijuana can ultimately affect the brain and body. |
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