1. Facts About Marijuana & Tobacco

2. Today we will learn about the effects of marijuana and tobacco to the body.

3. Around the room are 3 sheets of paper, each divided in half: one side for marijuana, the other side for tobacco. The sheets are titled Long- Term Effects, Short-Term Effects and Facts.

4. Turn to “Tobacco & Marijuana Facts” on page 6. You’ll have 10 minutes to go to the 3 stations and write down the 4 facts about marijuana and 4 facts about tobacco that you think would most convince a friend not to use these drugs.

5. Now that you have made your lists, compare your answers with the person next to you. Take a few moments to discuss your lists.

6. Experimenting with marijuana and tobacco puts you at risk of addiction for these and other more potent drugs as well.

7. Think about someone you know who might be starting to use or already uses tobacco or marijuana. Write a short letter to that person to try to convince him or her not to use tobacco or marijuana. Share the facts that you considered most convincing.

8. We’ll now take some time to share our letters with the class. DO NOT SHARE THE PERSON’S NAME!!!