Controversial Topics: The Pros and Cons of Cannabis in Today's Society

Controversial Topics: The Pros and Cons of Cannabis in Today's Society

SupaJam Education In Music And Media.

Learning Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create a speaking and listening presentation on a controversial topic and conduct research to identify the positive and negative aspects of the topic.

Explain to the students what they will be able to achieve by the end of the lesson and how this lesson will help them in their future studies.

What do you already know about the positives and negatives of cannabis in today's society?

What is Cannabis?

Cannabis is a plant that contains a chemical called THC which can have psychoactive effects on the user. It can be consumed in various forms such as smoking, vaping, or eating.

Provide a short explanation of what cannabis is and how it is consumed.

Pros of Cannabis

Cannabis can provide pain relief, reduce anxiety and depression, and has potential medical applications such as treating epilepsy and glaucoma.

Explain to the students the positive aspects of cannabis and provide examples of where it has been used in a positive way.

Cons of Cannabis

Cannabis can have negative effects on mental health, impair cognitive function, and can lead to addiction and dependence.

Explain to the students the negative aspects of cannabis and provide examples of where it has been used in a negative way.

Researching the Topic

Use credible sources to conduct research on the topic and identify both the positive and negative aspects of cannabis use in society.

Provide instructions for students to conduct research on the topic and identify credible sources to use.

Presentation Structure

Your presentation should include an introduction to the topic, a summary of the positive aspects of cannabis use, a summary of the negative aspects of cannabis use, and a conclusion that summarizes both sides of the argument.

Explain to the students how to structure their presentation and what should be included in each section.

Retelling Key Information

After the presentation, summarize the key points that were discussed about the positive and negative aspects of cannabis use in society.

Provide instructions for students to summarize the key points that were discussed in the presentation.

Verbal Summarization

In pairs, summarize the main points of the discussion and share your thoughts on the topic.

Provide instructions for students to work in pairs to summarize the main points of the discussion and share their thoughts on the topic.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.