Lesson Plan
Marijuana: Know the Risks Lesson Plan
Students will explore the physical, mental, and emotional impacts of chronic marijuana use, identify harm-reduction strategies, and reflect on informed decision-making.
Understanding the multifaceted impacts of chronic marijuana use equips students with knowledge to make healthier choices, fosters critical thinking about substance use, and supports overall well-being in a harm-reduction framework.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Individual Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Group Share
5 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down/Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
What Have You Heard About Marijuana?
What Is Harm Reduction?
Physical Impacts of Chronic Use
Mental Impacts of Chronic Use
Emotional Impacts of Chronic Use
Activity Preview: Group Discussion
Next Step: Harm-Reduction Worksheet
Warm Up
Discussion
Worksheet
Cool Down
Game
Reading
