Engaging 12-Year-Olds in Health and Safety Advocacy: A Research Worksheet

Instructions

For this activity, you will focus on a health or safety issue that is important to you. Below are the steps you need to follow.

1. Identify a Health or Safety Issue: Think about health or safety topics that concern you. Examples could include bullying, mental health, obesity, or air quality. Choose one to focus on.
2. Analyze Data: Research statistics related to your chosen issue. Look for information on how widespread the problem is. Here are some questions to guide your analysis:
   • How many people are affected by this issue?
   • Are certain groups more affected than others?
   • What trends do you see over the past years (increasing, decreasing, or staying the same)?
3. Locate Evidence: Find credible sources that discuss your issue. These could include:
   • Articles from health organizations
   • Government reports
   • Research papers or studies
   Make sure to note the source and summarize the key points.
4. Research the Issue: Dive deeper into your chosen health or safety issue. Consider the following aspects:
   • What are the main causes of this issue?
   • What are the impacts on individuals and communities?
   • What solutions or interventions exist to address this issue?
   • What can individuals do to help mitigate this problem?

Once you have completed your research, prepare a short presentation or a report that summarizes your findings. Be sure to include data, sources, and potential solutions to the health or safety issue you chose to analyze.