WebQuest
HELP! I'm a teen!
Process
Step 1. Form groups of 4 students.
Step 2. Choose one of the following topics:
Topic A – Addictions
A1- Net
A2- Drugs and Alcohol
Topic B – Body Image (low self-esteem)
Topic C – Peer Pressure
Topic D – Depression (social phobia/shyness)
Topic E- Eating Disorders
E1-Obesity
E2-Anorexia
Step 3. Do the web search following the links available online for your topic.
Step 4. Each topic has the following 4 points/questions:
1- Identification/Definition/ Type of problem
2- Reasons that can cause the problem OR physical and/or mental effects of the problem (it depends on the topic)
3- Treatment/Recovery /How to solve the problem
4- Prevention / How to prevent/avoid the problem
Choose in group the one you are responsible for.
Step 5. On the websites look for information to answer your question.
Step 6. Take relevant notes by using mind maps or graphic organizers.
Step 7.
7.1.Get together with your group and prepare a Powerpoint presentation by rearranging the information you have sellected.
7.2. Create with your group a persuasive slogan to give some advice on how to be a healthy teen, according to the topic chosen by your group. You can include some pictures and do it on a computer or on a poster.
Step 8. Study your presentation carefully so that you are fluent and speak clearly to the class.
Step 9. Present it orally only with the relevant aspects.
Step 10. Present your slogan at the end of your presentation.
Let’s work! Be happy and creative!
RESOURCES
For each topic look for information only on the following online websites:
Topic A – Addictions
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/friends/addictions.html1-Net
A1- Net
http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/articles/teens/addict.html
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/internetaddiction.aspx
http://www.safekids.com/
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2005/05/25/internet-addiction-may-mask-teen-depression/
A2- Drugs and Alchohol
http://www.child.net/drugalc.htm
http://www.adicbc.com/family.html
http://checkyourself.com/Resources.aspx
http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/
http://www.streetdrugs.org/topten.htm
http://www.streetdrugs.org/signs1.htm
http://checkyourself.com/ShowDrugInfo.aspx?drugId=98167c0d-5f62-47c9-bc42-32c5460d54ef
http://www.adicbc.com/drugindex/adic_alcohol.html
http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/
Topic B – Body Image
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/facial_difference.html http://www.more-selfesteem.com/bodyimage.htmhttp://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?dn=familydoctor&article_set=20488&lic=44&cat_id=20116
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/body_image/body_image.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/male_bodyimage.html#
Topic C – Peer Pressurehttp://parentingteens.about.com/cs/peerpressure/a/peer_pressure.htm http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Peer_pressure?OpenDocument http://parentingteens.about.com/cs/peerpressure/a/peer_pressure.htm
http://teenadvice.about.com/library/weekly/qanda/blpeerpressure.htm
Topic D - Depression
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/male_bodyimage.html#
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_publications_justamood
http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/teens.htm#teen-depression
http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/teens.htm#teen-depression
Topic E – Eating Disorders
http://kidshealth.org/parent/food/general/pyramid.html
http://exhibits.pacsci.org/nutrition/nutrition_cafe.html
E1-Obesity
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/problems/binge_eating.html
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/
http://www.obesidade.online.pt/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=140 http://canalescolar.lactogal.pt/slpage.php?page=9
E2-Anoxeria
http://eatingdisorders.about.com/od/anorexianervosa/Understanding_Anorexia_Nervosa.htm http://eatingdisorders.about.com/od/treatmentstrategies/Treatment_Strategies.htmhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/eat_disorder.html
http://kidshealth.org/teen/expert/body/expert_eating_disorder.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle
Websites with different strategies and tools for researching, taking notes and using mind maps or graphic organizers for your project:
http://classes.aces.uiuc.edu/ACES100/Mind/c-m2.html
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/students/learning/lr1grorg.htm
http://www.graphic.org/concept.html
To better learn how to prepare a PowerPoint presentation analyze the following online websites:
http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/powerpoint2007/PowerPoint_2007_What_PowerPoint_Beginners_Need_to_Know.htm
http://www.actden.com/PP/
http://www.bcschools.net/staff/PowerPointHelp.htm
http://www.online-tech-tips.com/ms-office-tips/how-to-make-flowcharts-in-powerpoint/pt/
Websites to better learn how to create a persuasive slogan:
http://www.epromos.com/educationCenter/qus11.jsp http://marketing.about.com/od/plantutorialsandsamples/ht/stickyslogans.htm http://slogan4u.com/write_effective_slogans_tutorial.htm
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