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Could the Decriminalization of Drug Use Produce a Safer, Healthier World? Marie Sanders Longenecker Baker High School Social Studies, STIMULATEINVESTIGATEFORMULATEEVALUATERESOURCES.

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1 Could the Decriminalization of Drug Use Produce a Safer, Healthier World? Marie Sanders Longenecker Baker High School Social Studies, STIMULATEINVESTIGATEFORMULATEEVALUATERESOURCES

2 Should Drug Use Be Decriminalized? The Portuguese have decided that it is smarter to spend their $ on rehabilitation vs. prosecution and incarceration; could this work for the United States? Proponents of decriminalization argue that Prohibition of Alcohol only fueled the rise of organized crime. Prohibition and Crime*Prohibition and Crime (*Click “Next Page” for more images.) Prepare a 1 page, fact-filled News Report regarding the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre

3 Decriminalizing Drugs in Portugal As you read the article, answer the guided viewing questions provided on the handout. Create a graphic to illustrate the positive effects of decriminalization Mexico's Drug War: The Border Compare/Contrast Mexico’s Drug War to U. S. Prohibition Image Analysis WorksheetImage Analysis Worksheet Image Analysis (1 per set of images) Venn Diagram; violence, cost, corruption, international component. Venn Diagram ExampleVenn Diagram Example

4 Is There Any Comparison? U. S. Statistics Click 2010 Census…What is the U. S. Population? Portugal Facts After reading about Portugal… Create a bar graph comparing U. S. and Portugal Population Bar Graph InstructionsBar Graph Instructions Create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting 10 characteristics of the 2 countries (Guided Reading on Portugal will be helpful.)

5 The following Tracks will assist you in understanding the compelling problem of illegal drug abuse. Google: Track Star Home & read… International Drug TraffickingInternational Drug Trafficking Click “View in Frames” Then…When Globe appears, click the links and record 1 way each country is working to thwart drug trafficking. What can you infer about the world’s drug problems? Decriminalization vs. LegalizationDecriminalization vs. Legalization Create an image depicting each term; be sure to use captions!

6 “There’s Nothing New Under the Sun” Cannabis, Alcohol, and other Drug Facts Create a Timeline and include 12 dates from the article; by each date list an important fact, turning point, or law that coincides. Also… 1) How long has drug abuse been a problem? 2) What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? 3) Does the U. S. spend money on rehabilitation?

7 Rubric for Laws Project Now that your research is concluded… you will construct a Code of Laws designed to deal with drug crimes. Per rubric, formulate a 2 page report, presenting and justifying your Law Code. Remember the 3 criteria for laws; maintaining Order, ensuring Justice, and promoting Morality… Will you decriminalize? Why? Why not?

8 You are writing your own history every day through the choices you make… Teen Drug Facts Create an interview outline with 12 questions to ask a parent/guardianTeen Drug Facts Puzzle-maker... Select 6 Facts and create a puzzle. You may use fill in the blank clues.Puzzle-maker...

9 “If you are Ignorant, do not expect to remain free.” Thomas Jefferson It is our objective to develop knowledgeable citizens, prepared to play an active role in society. Design Your Own Country Rubric Create Your Own Country[1].rtf

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