Marijuana+Assignment

**Marijuana Research and Reflection Assignment: Medical effects and legalization**
//Due:// TUESDAY, MARCH 7th (either __hardcopy__ in class or __send it via the wiki__ to Ms. Delaire) //Assessment://Evaluation (**/20 marks: /5 Application **, **/12 Communication** and ** /3 Knowledge **)

WHERE TO START:
 * 1) Think about the issue briefly before reading the provided material - what is your initial reaction to the statement: "Should marijuana be legalized?"
 * 2) Why do you have this reaction/opinion?
 * 3) Please read the following information regarding the support for and against the legalization of marijuana: [[file:marijuana.pdf]]
 * 4) How has your opinion changed after reading evidence supporting both points of view? After reading the stories for and against? Why?
 * 5) Your assignment is write a __reflection piece__ explaining your position on the issue of marijuana legalization
 * This may be in the form of a formal report or newspaper article or message me with another suggestion that appeals more to you :) **

THE REFLECTION:
 * Be sure to __**r****eference the questions here (#1, 2 and 4 above)**__, and talk about your position both before and after having read the pdf.
 * Must include a section about the **__effects of marijuana on the digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems__**. For this part it is essential that you do some research online.
 * Provide __**at least two reputable sources**__.
 * Talk about the __**impacts of your position**__ with respect to science, society and the individual.

ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST:
 * State your opinion before and after reading pdf and EXPLAIN (Communication)
 * Support your final opinion with scientific fact and logical reasoning (Communication)
 * Talk about the effects of marijuana on the digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems (Knowledge & Application)
 * What are the implications of your position? Discuss science, society and the individual. (Application)
 * Cite at least two references
 * Well formated, no spelling or grammar issues
 * handed in on TUESDAY MARCH 7th.
 * If you are absent this day you may submit your assignment electronically over the wiki - talk to Ms. Delaire about it (or msg me over the wiki)

...Looking forward to hearing what you have to say!