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WorksheetsAdvocating for Safety: Introduction
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Based on the definition shown, which action best represents healthy behavior?
Ignoring safety advice because it feels inconvenient
Supporting others to avoid risky behaviors and be safe
Taking unnecessary risks to impress peers
Avoiding conversations about safety with friends
The lesson objective states: "Use advocacy skills to promote behaviors that can prevent unintentional injury among teens." Which scenario applies this objective most accurately?
Designing a plan to encourage helmet use for bike riders at your school
Practicing a sport alone without any protective gear
Posting a funny meme that makes light of unsafe driving
Keeping your own safety habits private and never discussing them
Which statement best explains an advocacy campaign, according to the provided definition?
A single speech given once about safety
A series of activities that send a message to encourage others to practice safe and healthy behaviors
A private journal to track your own habits
Punishing peers when they make unsafe choices
An advocacy message says: "High school students need to know it’s important to always wear a helmet when riding a bike, skateboard, or scooter." Which choice best identifies the target audience and why the issue matters to them?
Target audience: elementary students; importance: learning road signs
Target audience: high school students; importance: preventing head injuries during biking, skateboarding, or scootering
Target audience: adult commuters; importance: saving time in traffic
Target audience: middle school teachers; importance: enforcing dress codes
You are planning an advocacy message about safe helmet use for high school students. Which communication method would likely reach this audience quickly and directly?
A printed editorial in a national newspaper
Morning announcements at school or a short video posted on the school’s social media
A bumper sticker placed on delivery trucks
A poem archived in the public library
Which option shows thoughtful planning for how to share an advocacy message, based on the examples provided?
Choose one method at random without considering the audience
Select methods such as text messages or tweets, screensavers, announcements, and posters that match where the audience pays attention
Avoid any digital methods so the message feels traditional
Use only poetry because it is creative, regardless of audience habits
A strong advocacy message should share facts and information about a risk behavior to support a clear point of view. Which choice best describes why including facts about unintentional injury strengthens the message?
Facts provide emotional stories that make people feel guilty.
Facts offer evidence of potential consequences, making the message credible.
Facts help hide the real risks so the audience doesn’t worry.
Facts allow the advocate to avoid suggesting any actions.
To appeal to a target audience of teens, which approach best matches the guidance to create your message by focusing on what they value and will respond to?
Use complex statistics without explaining why they matter to teens.
Share relatable facts about consequences and offer practical steps teens can use right away.
Criticize teens for risky behavior so they feel pressured to change.
Ignore audience interests and present the same message to everyone.
A community group wants to promote wearing helmets while biking. Based on the principle "Work together with others. When you join your voice with others who believe or feel the same way, you can really spread the word about how to stay safe," which initial strategy would most effectively increase reach and influence?
Create a solo social media post and avoid partnering with other organizations
Collaborate with local schools and clubs to co-host safety events and share consistent messages
Focus only on personal stories without coordinating with others
Wait for people to ask questions instead of proactively sharing information
A school safety group wants to reduce distracted walking near crosswalks. Based on the advocacy step shown in the image (Step 1: Decide which people you want to reach—your target audience), which target audience selection is most appropriate for this campaign?
Elementary students who ride school buses only
High school students who frequently walk to and from school
Parents who drive to work in another city
Local business owners who operate late-night venues
You are planning a campaign to promote safe helmet use during biking. Using Step 2 (Think about how to share your message), which strategy best matches the goal and audience of middle school students?
Mail formal letters to city council members once a year
Create short social media reels and posters near bike racks
Host an early-morning radio talk show for parents
Publish a lengthy research report in a medical journal
A community group is launching a campaign to prevent vaping among ninth graders. Applying Step 3 (Create your message), which message is most effective and actionable for this audience?
"Vaping is a global issue affecting supply chains and taxation."
"Choose lungs over clouds: skip the vape, text a friend for support."
"Youth culture is complex; substances arise from sociological factors."
"Nicotine products require regulatory oversight by agencies."
Which of the following would typically NOT be covered under renter's insurance?
A friend slips and twists his ankle in your living room
Your apartment is broken into and your laptop is stolen
A fire destroys 80% of your belongings
Your apartment is flooded, destroying your furniture
What is a good strategy to help you save?
1st, spend money on all expenses; put the rest into saving
Tap into your savings on a regular basis to purchase small items, like snacks
Pay yourself first - set aside money for savings each month
Keep your spending and saving money together in 1 account
