The
Process
1. You must choose a
partner for this webquest!
2. 
Use the websites listed below to gather
knowledge on tobacco and then answer the questions on the Tobacco Questionnaire. Your
group will need to turn this questionnaire in before moving on to the next
step.
3.
You
will need to create a Flyer in Microsoft Publisher
to promote “A TOBACCO FREE…IMS FAMILY”
Your flyer should include the following information:
· A Catchy Title
· Colorful
Presentation
· Information on Tobacco
· A slogan: example…”It’s no joke…Don’t smoke!”
· Advertise “Kick Butts Day” at IMS (April 19, 2013)
4.
Your
next step is to convince your fellow IMS students that smoking cigarettes and
using tobacco are not cool. You will
need to write a Rap Song that
emphasizes the dangers of tobacco. The song will be performed at the end of the
unit. The rap song should be typed in Microsoft Word. The song should include the following
information:
· Song Title
· Why you shouldn’t
smoke
· Relevant Statistics
· The rap song should be
at least 14 lines in length
5. Create a Tobacco Free Commitment Card in Microsoft Publisher.
Your card should include the following information:
· A Title (example) “TOBACCO FREE FOR LIFE”
· Brief explanation
of what the card means
· A Graphic that sums
up the message of the card
· A signature line
5. Write an announcement in Microsoft Word to encourage all staff and students to
participate in the IMS “KICK BUTTS DAY” EVENT.
Click
on Jackie Chan to find out more about this event!
6. Create
a Public Service Announcement that makes students think twice about ever using
tobacco. It should include: Information on Tobacco, Clear Theme,
statistics if relevant and a creative presentation. You can turn in on DVD or coach will film you
during class, homeroom or an activity period.
7. For
extra credit: Write a letter to a close
friend, family member or anyone that you care about that you would like to quit
smoking or using tobacco products. Your
letter should be typed in Microsoft word. The letter should include the following
information.
· The first name only of
the person to whom you are writing
· Why you want this
person to stop smoking or using tobacco
· Statistics and
relevant information about tobacco use
· Appropriate spelling,
punctuation and writing skills
Click here to find out where and
how to quit (include this website in your letter)
8. For extra credit: Write
a letter to a tobacco company expressing your feelings about the tobacco
industry and its responsibility to the consumer. The letter should include:
· The name of the CEO or
president of the company
· The address of the
company
· Your views on the
tobacco industry
· Statistics and
Relevant Information
· Appropriate spelling,
punctuation and writing skills
Click on the Smoke Stack to see a
complete list of Tobacco Companies
Other
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The
Truth about the Tobacco Industry
Spotlight on the Tobacco
Industry