Alcohol WebQuest
Introduction:
Have you ever faced a situation where you were asked to do something by a friend and you didn’t want to do it? (Ex. Just one time can’t hurt. No one will know.) That’s peer pressure and it can be really tough.
Teen drinking and alcoholism is a big problem facing students your age. One of the problems is that people are afraid of not looking cool in front of their friends. The first thing you can do is to learn the facts about alcohol. You and your group are going to research teen alcoholism and create a presentation that can be used by others to the class the serious dangers of alcohol and how to avoid it.
The Task
In this WebQuest, you will be able to
You will use Keynote to create your project presentation.
The Process
You and two partners will work together to complete this project. You will first decide which role you will perform of the following:
You can use the websites given below to conduct your research. Make notes as you explore these sites and choose information that you believe will interest people your age. Before creating your presentation, make an outline for your presentation to give you a guide from which to build.
Your presentation should have a minimum of ten slides. The text should be viewable on a large screen. Be sure to use spell check as your grade will reflect errors. Avoid backgrounds and transitions that are too “busy” and take away from your focus. You must include no less than 6 images that apply to the slide on which they are used.
Use these Resources for your research:
Al-Anon/Alateen
Warning Signs
Affects on the Body
How Alcohol Works
Signs of Teen Alcoholism
Drug Free World
Myths and the Truth about Alcohol and teen usage
Peer Pressure and Choices (small print but great resource!)
NIH Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
How Alcohol Travels Through the Body
CDC-Underage Drinking
Alcohol Statistics
Teen Alcoholism
Introduction:
Have you ever faced a situation where you were asked to do something by a friend and you didn’t want to do it? (Ex. Just one time can’t hurt. No one will know.) That’s peer pressure and it can be really tough.
Teen drinking and alcoholism is a big problem facing students your age. One of the problems is that people are afraid of not looking cool in front of their friends. The first thing you can do is to learn the facts about alcohol. You and your group are going to research teen alcoholism and create a presentation that can be used by others to the class the serious dangers of alcohol and how to avoid it.
The Task
In this WebQuest, you will be able to
- Understand the dangers of drinking alcohol including it’s harm to the body
- Identify signs of alcohol addiction
- Learn ways to avoid peer pressure or say no to peer pressure
- Create a presentation that can be used to teach others about teen alcoholism and avoidance tactics
You will use Keynote to create your project presentation.
The Process
You and two partners will work together to complete this project. You will first decide which role you will perform of the following:
- Statistician- you will find statistics of teenagers using alcohol and problems related to drinking.
- Physician- you will find information on the harm that alcohol does to a teen’s body, including addiction and information on available treatment.
- Coach- you will find information to help coach someone say no to peer pressure
You can use the websites given below to conduct your research. Make notes as you explore these sites and choose information that you believe will interest people your age. Before creating your presentation, make an outline for your presentation to give you a guide from which to build.
Your presentation should have a minimum of ten slides. The text should be viewable on a large screen. Be sure to use spell check as your grade will reflect errors. Avoid backgrounds and transitions that are too “busy” and take away from your focus. You must include no less than 6 images that apply to the slide on which they are used.
Use these Resources for your research:
Al-Anon/Alateen
Warning Signs
Affects on the Body
How Alcohol Works
Signs of Teen Alcoholism
Drug Free World
Myths and the Truth about Alcohol and teen usage
Peer Pressure and Choices (small print but great resource!)
NIH Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
How Alcohol Travels Through the Body
CDC-Underage Drinking
Alcohol Statistics
Teen Alcoholism