Introduction
The number of teen pregnancies in the United States has been steadily decreasing since 1991, but it is still a critical problem facing our country. The effects of teen pregnancy are much more far-reaching than previously thought. Today we understand that when teens become parents they are less likely to finish school, and are more likely to live in poverty. What can you do to prevent teen pregnancy? Why it is important for you to find what will inspire you to make sure you do not become a parent before you are ready? In this WebQuest, you will learn more about the effects and serious risks of teen pregnancy and teen parenthood. You also will identify a goal or an activity that inspires you to NOT to become a teen parent.
Task
You are a marketing executive who has been hire by LifeWorks Agency to design an anti-teen pregnancy billboard as part of of anti-pregnancy campaign. Since this is your first time working with this topic, you know that you must research articles and appropriate web sites to learn more about teen pregnancy and its affects on those involved. You know that not only the mother's life becomes changed by the news of having a baby, but you have rarely thought about others that may be involved. You need to research facts about teen pregnancy and teen parenthood and read some teens' stories about their lives before and after having their child. You will need to use your internet research to answer a list of questions about teen pregnancy. And, then you will create a poster design of your billboard to present to your employer.