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Module 4
Weeding Out the Grass

Relationship to the National Science Education Standards

This lesson aligns with three standards in the NSES: risks and benefits; personal health; and structure and function in living systems. The chart below shows how the activity aligns with these standards.

Science in Personal & Social Perspectives	How the Lesson is Aligned
Risks and benefits Personal health	Students learn the short- and long-term effects of using marijuana. Students can use this information to influence decisions that affect their own health.
Life Science
Structure and function in living systems	Students will learn how marijuana acts in the brain and how marijuana can ultimately affect the brain and body.

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Module 3	Module 4
Module 5	Module 6

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Contact Information

For questions regarding NIDA's Science Education Program and Materials, contact Cathrine Sasek, Ph.D., e-mail: csasek@nih.gov.

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Module 4 Weeding Out the Grass

Module 4
Weeding Out the Grass