For a final project, you get to choose any natural disaster and create a “Public Service Announcement” to educate others about it. This first step is due Wednesday, Jan 27th.
Your final project can take on whatever form you’d like (a video, a slideshow, a poster….). But, it must include the following things:
* A clear message: What actions should people take to prevent, prepare for or survive the disaster?
* An audience and purpose: Who do you want to educate? How will you persuade them to act?
* Accurate research. At least 3 sources from science, government or trusted news organizations.
* I will also ask you to complete out a short "author's note" to explain your project.
TO GET STARTED, complete this survey. If you change your mind, that's okay. Just come back and edit it so that I can support you.
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If you said "other" write the natural disaster you plan to focus on here. Otherwise, leave it blank.
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If you have a partner, write their name(s) below. Groups may not be larger than 3.
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Sum it up! Write a statement of what you plan to create. This can be a brainstorm for now. Example: "I want to create a stop-motion animated video that uses humor to convince families to prepare for earthquakes. I might try to make a parody of the disaster film San Andreas, with the Rock as the spokesperson for earthquake preparedness."
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Great! Final step. On Friday, we'll be doing some research. Think about what you will need to know to successfully make your PSA. Below, write three questions you could type into a google search to get started. Examples: "What should go in an earthquake kit?" "Where in the US are severe earthquakes a problem?"
Nice work! If you're ready to move on, use the "Disaster PSA Assignment" document to start Step 2: Research or Step 3: Drafting your vision.
Choose a natural disaster to focus on. What do you want to learn more about or teach others about?
Earthquake
Volcanic eruption
Tsunami
Hurricane
Tornado
Other! Lightning storm? Avalanche? Wildfire? Write your idea below and check with me before you get started.
Choose your project. What will you create? If you aren't sure, check out some examples here first.
A poster / infographic / brochure / comic - hand-drawn or created on a computer (solo or with one partner)
A 1-2 minute video advertisement - live action / animated / stop motion (1-3 people)
A interactive google slidedeck, like the "evacuation simulation" (1-3 people)
Are you working alone or with partner(s)?
Just me!
I would like to work with someone if possible, but need help finding a partner.
I have partner(s) already. Write their name(s) below.
Choose an audience & purpose.This will help your PSA be specific and effective.
I want to convince the government to act to prevent disasters.
I want to convince families in danger zones to prepare for disasters and/or teach them how to survive disasters.
I want to teach kids/students how to prepare for and/or survive disasters.
I want to convince people to donate to help survivors of disaster.
Other - Portlanders? People with pets? Elderly people? People who love anime/Taylor Swift/ minecraft? Feel free to get even more specific as you craft your message.
How will you convince people to care about your issue?