1. Choose a healthy behavior and develop a positive health media message. 1. TV commercial
2. Radio commercial
3. Magazine ad
4. Internet popup ad
5. Teacher approved idea
Examples of healthy behaviors would include abstaining from drug/alcohol use, getting help for eating disorders, combating obesity, using firearm safely, using seatbelts, and maintaining good oral hygiene, healthy food selection, and activities that promote positive self image.
1. You will present a message to influence your target audience to make positive health choices. Your message can be presented as a video or by using a Web 2.0 tool such as Weebly or Jing.
2. Your presentation will
1. Focus on preventing risky behaviors.
2. Persuade people to choose a healthy behavior
3. Contain at least two strategies to achieve choosing a healthy behavior.
Answer the following questions to help you get started on your project:
• What is the purpose of your media message? (to inform or persuade)
• What type of medium is it? (commercial, advertisement, or teacher approved)
• Who is your intended audience?
• What is the message? (main idea or main points)
• What information can be omitted?
• What techniques are you going to use to get attention?