Marijuana
Mental Health Awareness Month
Alcohol
Life Skills
Mixed Bag
100
True or False: Almost all teenagers smoke marijuana.
False – Most teens don’t smoke marijuana. According to an annual national survey of middle school student, more than 80% of 8th graders disapprove of marijuana use. Less than 20% have tried marijuana in the past month.
100
What are three examples of Mindful Movement?
Walking, Bike riding, Stretching, Gardening, Dancing, Playing at any age, Yoga, Tai Chi & Qigong
100
What are two short-term risks of alcohol use?
Accidents and injuries, Poor decision-making, Getting sick or dehydrated, Trouble at school or home, Dangerous behavior due to lowered judgment
100
What is self-esteem?
How people feel about themselves.
100
How many teeth does an adult human have?
32
200
Why is marijuana especially risky for kids and teens?
A. Their brains are still developing
B. They are taller
C. They sleep more
D. They eat more food
A. Their brains are still developing
200
What behaviors can let you know that a friend may be struggling with their mental health?
Sometimes it’s clear when someone is going through a tough time. But other times, it’s harder to tell. Here are some behaviors to look out for: Mood Changes, Acting withdrawn or distant, Losing interest in things they normally enjoy, Sleeping or eating much more or less than usual, Using alcohol or drugs to cope, or Struggling to keep up with daily life, like school, work, or responsibilities.
200
What is the legal drinking age in the United States of America?
21
200
How can someone get out of a risky peer pressure situation?
Say No over and over again, Suggest something else to do, Make an excuse, or Walk away.
200
Name the characters.
Bulbasaur, Charmander, Pikachu, & Squirtle
300
What is the chemical in marijuana that is responsible for the "high" feeling?
Tetra-hydro-cannabinol or THC
300
What is a Safe Space?
A safe space is a person, place, or activity that helps you feel calm and comfortable and lets you be yourself.
300
Alcohol slows down which body systems?
Alcohol slows down the body’s systems: Nervous System, Heart rate, Brain Functions, Reaction time, Coordination, & Judgment.
300
What are three steps to make a decision?
Stop-Think-Go
300
Name the character.
Snoopy S. Woodstock
400
True or False: Smoking marijuana is a good way to solve your problems.
False – Smoking marijuana might make people forget about their problems for a while, but it won’t solve them. When the drug wears off, the problem is still there, and smoking marijuana can only cause more problems.
400
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware of your current experience without judgment or overreaction.
400
What are two long-term risks of alcohol use?
From repeated or heavy drinking: Addiction, Liver disease, Problems with focus and memory, Mental health challenges, Strained relationships with family and friends.
400
What are different ways that people communicate?
Talk, Hands – Sign Language, E-mail, Letters, Waving hello or goodbye, Morse Code, Pictures, Writing, & Body language
400
True or False: Octopuses have three hearts.
True: Two pump blood through the gills, and one pumps it to the rest of the body. The main heart stops when swimming, making crawling more energy-efficient
500
Using marijuana can make it harder to:
A. Learn and remember things
B. Breathe air
C. Grow taller
D. Hear sounds
A. Learn and remember things
500
What should you do if you are worried about a friend?
Suggest they speak to someone else they trust, like another friend, a family member, a teacher or a faith leader, Let them know where to find help (hotlines or websites), & Say you’ll be there for them.
500
What is alcohol?
Alcohol, usually found in beer, wine, and spirits, is a toxic and addictive drug called ethanol, made from fermented sugars.
500
What is Passive Behavior?
Passive Behavior: Letting people take advantage of you by not standing up. They do not usually react when something bothers them. They usually give in and keep quiet when they are forced to do something that do not want to do. If someone violates their rights, a passive person will be mad but will do nothing about it.
500
What is the smallest unit of life?
Cell