1. E-Z Public Service Announcement Presentation Lesson & Directions Tip: Public Service Announcements are called “PSAs” for short

2. Why PSA?  What is the purpose of a PSA?  PSAs share problems and offer ideas & solutions  PSAs educate others so that people from all around the world can learn about issues  PSAs give everyone a chance to help make the world a better, safer, and more beautiful place to live!

3. PSA Brainstorm  Take 5 minutes to Brainstorm as a class or group first.  #1: Identify a tide pool problem or topic!  WHAT DID YOU COME UP WITH?  If you already shared then it’s time to get started!

4. PSA Tide Pools Topic Bank List of Ideas about Tidepools & Global Warming Changing Tides Pollution Food Sources Diseases Fishing

5. Start your PSA Begin by:  Stating the issue or challenge about tide pools  Show pictures of the problem  Share one statistic that illustrates the need for help and change

6. HOW TO HELP? OFFER OR EXPLAIN SOLUTIONS  Speaking: Tell How to Solve the Problem  Show Images or Action of the problem being solved: People helping or positive results of taking action

7. Who is helping now?  Speaking “name of foundation’(example: California State Parks) strives to (Read Mission)  Write or Create Slide of Mission Statement. (Read the statement and show it)

8. Call to Action  Speaking: Ask for specific help or action  Add slogan or catchy phrase to get people motivated.  Write/Show: Show more action or pictures of your slogan. You may also videotape yourself or others asking for the help.

9. Share the Info  Share one resource, or a list of resources where people can :  Learn more about the issue  Help by volunteering in their area  Give in other ways  Get help for themselves or others on the topic

10. Digital Citizenship  Add the Agency’s phone number or website address.  Remember your Digital Citizenship safety promise and NEVER GIVE YOUR NUMBER OUT!  Only provide true information that matches your project.

11. Cite Sources  Keep a list of resources  Where did you find your facts?  What are the exact website address(es)?  (Not Wikipedia or Google)  Did you interview anyone? List their name and title, date you interviewed them.

12. YOUR PSA  It’s Official! YOU ARE READY TO SHARE YOUR PSA!