Identify and explain your perspectives on marijuana legalization.
(Not saying simply if you are "for" or "against," but discuss the various thoughts you have when someone suggests that this drug be legalized).
After everyone had a chance to respond to this prompt, we came together as a group and discussed students' various responses.
This discussion looked at the effects of marijuana on the user; how others are affected when people in their lives use the drug; the effects of the drug as it relates to other drugs like caffeine, alcohol, meth, heroine, and cocaine; and potential consequences (intended as well as unintentional) that various degrees of legalization could have.
This discussion helped us to establish perspectives that the "for" and "against" sides will need to take into consideration as they craft their argument in the debate.
Homework:
Create at least 5 more notecards (so 8 total) in NoodleTools based on the articles posted to our class spreadsheet and from your own research.
