420 (cannabis culture)

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/420--cannabis-culture-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the year of origin?1971
2. What is the location of origin?San Rafael, California
3. What does the number 420 mean?420 started as a secret code used by five high school students in California to meet after school at 4:20 p.m. to look for a hidden cannabis patch. Over time, it became a symbol that many people use to talk about cannabis.
4. Where did the 420 code come from?The code began with a group called the Waldos in San Rafael, California, in 1971. They used the time 4:20 p.m. as a discreet way to plan their adventure.

Cannabis Culture: The complex web of social norms, practices, beliefs, and artistic expressions surrounding cannabis use.
Cultural Diffusion: The spread of cultural beliefs, social activities, and other human phenomena from one group to another.
Advocacy: The public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy, often involving political action.
Slang: Informal vocabulary and expressions used by a particular group, often for social bonding or to convey a shared identity.