2. My Name Is Dr. Presenter Photo Here Greet students
Explain who you are / who you take care of
Explain why you wanted to come talk to the students

3. Is Marijuana Bad For You? Acknowledge we don’t know all the answers
Talk about scientists and doctors like you working on the question
We know there are health effects for young people

4. Sometimes People Say Marijuana Is Good For You
Students might hear marijuana is good for you, or better than other drugs / alcohol
Not using any drugs is best
Students might hear about marijuana as medicine
Talk about medicine that can help some but hurt others

5. Marijuana Can Be Bad For Your Lungs
One health risk of marijuana is effect on lungs
Contains ingredients like tobacco cigarettes
Heavy marijuana users can have cough or wheeze
Straw breathing exercise
Post exercise discussion: how did it feel? That is an effect marijuana can have

6. Marijuana Can Be Bad For Your Brain Other big risk: effect on brain
No matter how you use marijuana it can have a health effect
Explain neurons & neurotransmitters
Explain THC’s effect on neurons & neurotransmitters
Neurotransmission spoon game
Post game discussion: how did the game go? Marijuana can make brains like unhealthy spoons: problems with memory, learning, thinking clearly, problem solving, balancing, feel scared or nervous
Never want to do something that could harm our brains

7. What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
Marijuana has health risks but can also get in the way of what you want
What do students want to be when they grow up?
Marijuana is illegal for people under 21: getting caught might mean not being on sports team, music, etc.
College: could lose scholarships or loans
Talk about becoming a doctor: you reached your goals and students deserve to reach theirs

8. 2008 Minnesota Tar Wars Poster Contest Winner
Explain poster contest
Tell students they will get to draw posters to share what they’ve learned today
Their teachers will give them more information so they know what to draw
Posters should have positive & healthy messages about being marijuana free
There will be a contest to select a winning poster among students in Colorado
The winner will get $100!
2008 Minnesota Tar Wars Poster Contest Winner

9. Remind students they can always talk to a trusted adult like a teacher or doctor
You will provide information for parents
Explain that doctors, nurses, etc. are there to help
Complete presentation