2.PSA Plan - 1/26 - Erin Morgan | Library

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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Choose a natural disaster to focus on. What do you want to learn more about or teach others about?

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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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Choose your project. What will you create? If you aren't sure, check out some examples here first.

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Are you working alone or with partner(s)?

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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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Choose an audience & purpose.This will help your PSA be specific and effective.

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How will you convince people to care about your issue?

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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.