About the All About Cannabis in-class educational experience
Objective
The All About Cannabis program educates students in grades 9 to 12 on what cannabis is; effects of cannabis use on mental health and brain function; addiction and stigma; and healthy habits to cope with health challenges.
Did you know that Canadian and American teenagers use cannabis more frequently than any other teenagers in the world? Some may be struggling with mental health and are using cannabis to cope. Although it may feel like cannabis helps immediately after use, using it often can make a person feel worse over time. This is why it’s important to reach this age group and discuss the health and safety information surrounding cannabis.
All About Cannabis is an interactive, free and virtual program presented by two trained facilitators who will engage students with activities, quizzes, and Q&A sessions.
An All About Cannabis session is:
• for grades 9 to 12;
• 45 to 60 minutes in duration;
• Available in English or French; and
• Suitable for classes of up to 50 students.
Detailed instructions and resources will be provided to teachers upon booking.
Technical details:
• Sessions will be hosted on the preferred platform of your school (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams, Webinar).
• Classes will need access to computers, tablets, or mobile phones for each participant.*
*Accommodations can be made to adapt the virtual program to fit the technology available to your school and students (contact us to discuss if accommodations are needed).
Book a free interactive, virtual session for your 9 to 12 grade students
- What cannabis is, its different properties and uses and the associated risks
- Immediate and long-term effects of cannabis use on mental health and brain function
- Addiction and stigma
- Strategies to cope with mental health challenges
