📚 Topic Summary
This worksheet covers some basic facts about marijuana, also known as cannabis. It's important to learn about marijuana because it can affect your health and well-being. We'll explore what marijuana is, its effects, and some of the laws surrounding it. This information will help you make informed decisions.
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with the correct definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Marijuana |
A. The addictive chemical in marijuana |
| 2. THC |
B. The feeling of intense happiness or well-being |
| 3. Cannabis |
C. A drug that can alter perception and lead to dependence. |
| 4. Euphoria |
D. The plant from which marijuana is derived. |
| 5. Dependence |
E. Needing the drug to feel normal. |
📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word bank:
Word Bank: brain, lungs, illegal, health, risk
Marijuana use can affect your __________, especially if you start using it when you're young. It can also harm your __________, similar to smoking cigarettes. In many places, it is __________ for people under a certain age to purchase or use marijuana. Using marijuana carries a certain __________. The biggest one is that it can affect your ___________ development.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Why is it important to learn about the effects of marijuana, even if you don't plan on using it?