Violence in Video Games
Are some video games too violent? Can they affect the people
who play them? Is it dangerous to let children play them?
There have been several stories in the news about violent video
games. They ask whether they can have an effect on people's behaviour
and links to criminal acts. People are discussing whether they
should be censored, certificated more heavily or banned completely.
Your task is to write a letter to your local Member of Parliament
that explains your opinions on the issue, based on research that
you have done.
Asking an MP to put your views across in Parliament is known
as 'lobbying.' You want him or her to take your views on board
and try to influence government policy and national law.
Stage 1 - Research (3 weeks)
You need to learn about the topic by reading news stories and
opinions about violent video games. Use a search engine to learn
about the issues involved and note down key points.
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Stage 2 - Preparing the letter (1 week)
Now that you have information about the topic, you need to think
about how your argument is to be structured so that your letter
is convincing and balanced.
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Stage 3 - Writing and evaluating the Letter (2 weeks)
You now need to construct your letter using a word processor.
You must ensure that it is well presented and is free from errors.
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Stage 4 - Creating an image
For an extension task, you must create an image that can be
used in a national publicity campaign.
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NC Levels
3 |
Pupils use ICT to generate, develop, organise and present their work |
4 |
Pupils use ICT to present information in different forms and show they are aware of the intended audience and the need for quality in their presentations |
5 |
Pupils use ICT to structure, refine and present information in different forms and styles for specific purposes and audiences |
6 |
Pupils present their ideas in a variety of ways and show a clear sense of audience |
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