Thursday 24 November 2016

Unit 2: Discussion 3: City PSA (Public Service Announcement)

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Man walking
How many miles would you have to walk to burn the calories from one sugary drink?
PSA created by the New York City Department of Health.
October 2011.



Active for life
 "Only 10% of us get enough daily exercise...."
This PSA is from the Canadian nonprofit Active for Life.
It encourages young people increase their physical activity.
June 2011.


E-waste recycling
This entertaining PSA tells residents living in Connecticut, USA, where to take their electronic waste for recycling. 
Connecticut (Prince William County) Government Electronics Recycling PSA,
July 2014.



The Life of a Strawberry

Follow the life of a strawberry, in this 1-minute long PSA about food waste.




I AM A Witness - Stand up to cyberbullying
I Am A Witness is a video PSA about cyber bullying and what you can do if you about it.



Sugary Drinks PSA
Would you eat 38 spoonfuls of sugar?
This PSA poster shares information about sugary drinks.

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/PlayEveryDay/PublishingImages/Posters/Sugar_Adds_up_How_Much_Sugar_Do_You_Drink_Each_Day_8.5x11.jpg


Why don't you also search on YouTube: "Campanyes Generalitat de Catalunya" and tell your international peers about our PSAs? 

Happy searching! 

Here are some PSAs in Catalan from this year 2016. 

  • Are they effective? 
  • Are they creative?
  • Are they about important things? 


About sexual harassment:

"Ni mitja" 



"Ni una més"




Refugees:


Tuesday 22 November 2016

Unit 2: Discussion 2: Kids connect

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Explore your city's website. What public services can you find online?

Badalona.cat

Barcelona.cat 


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What website or app would YOU create for young people in your city?

Are you looking for inspiration? 
Click on these links: Boston, Capetown and London.


Wednesday 9 November 2016

Unit 2. Discussion 1: How we connect

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Kahoot about Cyberbullying.


The resources below will you deepen your understanding of communication in the Digital Age. 
Video -  Students learn about how private information posted on the internet can fall into the wrong hands in this animated video.


Article and Video - Intermediate - Students learn about cyberbullying and its effects in this short article and video, from stopbullying.gov.