1. PSA Public Service Announcement

2. Definition: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT “Defined by the Federal Communications Commission as an unpaid announcement that promotes the programs of government or voluntary agencies or that serves the public interest. PSAs can be produced for television and radio broadcast.” aba.org

3. Definition: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT “Announcements that inform the public about safety and health information, community services or public affairs. Produced and programmed much like commercials, but usually not produced for profit.” PBS.org

4. Public Service Announcement: You will individually: Select a topic Research the topic Write script Perform the script for video Create a poster

5. PSA Examples…websites Adcoucil.org PsaResearch.org AdGalleryWhitehouseDrugPolicy.org

6. PSA Topics Pick one of the following:

7. Smoking PSA Topics Health Consequences Social Consequences Jobs-Hiring Dating

8. Drug Abuse PSA Topics Health Consequences Legal Consequences Psychological Issues

9. Prescription Drug Abuse PSA Topics Health Consequences Legal Consequences Psychological Issues

10. Personal Safety PSA Topics Tips for keeping safe from crime. How to get additional information

11. Eating Disorders PSA Topics How to identify if you Have a problem. Where to seek additional information

12. Alcohol Abuse PSA Topics

13. Depression PSA Topics Symptoms Treatable Resources for help

14. Teen Drunk Driving Consequences PSA Topics Legal consequences Deaths and injuries

15. Pollution/Littering PSA Topics

16. Campus Littering PSA Topics

17. Household Chemical Disposal

18. Pet Adoption PSA Topics

19. Steroid Use PSA Topics

20. Stereotypes PSA Topics

21. Stay in School PSA Topics

22. Peer Pressure PSA Topics

23. Sexual Harassment PSA Topics

24. Teen Dating Violence PSA Topics

25. Domestic Violence PSA Topics

26. Runaway Hotline PSA Topics

27. Suicide Prevention Hotline PSA Topics

28. California Youth Crisis Line PSA Topics

29. Sexual Assault Hotline PSA Topics

30. Skin Cancer Prevention PSA Topics

31. Study Habits PSA Topics

32. Texting or cell phone use while driving PSA Topics Distracted Driving

33. Guidelines for using 911 (from a cell phone) PSA Topics

34. Personal Fitness PSA Topics

35. Calories of Various Foods PSA Topics

36. Healthy Eating Choices PSA Topics

37. Benefits of Breakfast PSA Topics

38. Youth Volunteerism PSA Topics

39. VolunteerMatch.org PSA Topics

40. Safety on the Internet PSA Topics

41. Online Bullying PSA Topics

42. Illegal File Sharing PSA Topics

43. Internet Addiction PSA Topics

44. Hearing Damage (Loud Music) PSA Topics

45. Goal Setting PSA Topics

46. Student Ideas? Discuss unlisted ideas with your teacher for pre- approval PSA Topics

47. PSA Examples Successful PSAs: Tell a story Use a voiceover Gives facts Refer viewer to a resource for additional information.