Overview: Students will analyze the impact of communication and messaging on behavior and plan a clear message to prevent substance abuse and addiction. Working in groups, students will create a PSA, public service announcement video that focuses on the problem of substance abuse and addiction in our society and a possible solution.
Keyword Search Suggestions" | 'Substance Abuse' | 'Drug Abuse' | 'Addiction' | 'Chemical Dependency |
Brainstorm the topic using Google Search. Ask, 'What is substance abuse? Causes of Substance Abuse, Preventing Substance abuse, Types of Substance Abuse (try again, replace 'substance abuse' with 'addiction.'
Save time and find reliable and relevant sources using our databases (Access Codes):
'How to Create the Perfect Public Service Announcement' ~ Center for Digital Learning
WeVideo ~ www.wevideo.com | User Guide
YouTube ~ www.youtube.com | Recording via YouTube Live (Select Events)
SoundTrap ~ record your entire audio, download as an mp3 and upload to WeVideo.
Partnership for Drug Free Kids
National Center on Addiction