Public Service Announcements
How do you create an effective PSA? What research is important? What should you include? What should you avoid? How do you organize your findings? Complete the activities on this page to begin thinking about what you should research next class.
PSA Defined: “A PSA is a video created to raise awareness and change public attitudes and behavior toward a social issue. PSAs often have a powerful message that sticks with the viewer, sometimes becoming part of society’s collective psyche” (Scholastic).
Activity:
Extension Opportunity: Create a video that can be shown on GMR or during advisory.
Learn more about PSAs in this article: "What is the Difference Between a Commercial and a Public Service Announcement?"