Dangerous Trends and Fashions

Watch the videos below, then try the quiz!

Identify the Dangerous Trends Shown

Select the five trends from the list below that you think were depicted in the videos above:

These trends are particularly concerning as they often target younger audiences through social media platforms where dangerous content can rapidly spread and be normalized. Engaging in these activities can lead to severe injury or death.

Fill in the Missing Letters

Complete the names of these dangerous challenges:

Brd Bx Chllne

(Performing tasks blindfolded, inspired by a movie)

Skll Bekr Chllne

(Jumping from great heights onto hard surfaces)

Cr Srfn

(Standing on moving vehicles)

Discuss These Questions

Understanding Motivations

What makes you or your friends want to try risky challenges you see online?

Key words: Fame, validation

Have you ever felt pressure from friends to try something dangerous? How did that feel?

Key words: Peer pressure, belonging

Is the excitement worth the danger when it comes to these viral challenges?

Key words: Thrill, consequences

Social Media Impact

Do you think TikTok and Instagram should take down videos of dangerous challenges?

Key words: Responsibility, safety

Would you be upset if social media started removing all risky challenge videos?

Key words: Censorship, freedom

How would you feel if your parents checked what challenges you're watching online?

Key words: Privacy, protection

Prevention Strategies

What would make you think twice before trying a dangerous challenge?

Key words: Education, alternatives

Should teenagers who post videos doing dangerous challenges get in trouble?

Key words: Consequences, influence

How can you tell when an online challenge is too dangerous to try?

Key words: Judgment, risk-assessment

Deeper Considerations

Why do you think getting likes and views matters so much to people your age?

Key words: Validation, popularity

Do you think teenagers understand the real dangers of these challenges?

Key words: Risk perception, maturity

Would you risk getting hurt for a chance to go viral or be internet famous?

Key words: Fame, priorities

My Speech About Dangerous Online Challenges

Fill in the blanks using the words from the Word Bank. You can type or drag and drop the words.

Hi everyone. My name is Alex. I am 15 years old. I want to talk about dangerous online . Last year, my friend Jake tried the "roof challenge." He saw it on TikTok. He wanted to get many . He climbed our school roof. He and broke his leg. He was in hospital for two . He missed many classes and could not play in our basketball .

These challenges look on videos. They look easy. But they are very . The "salt and ice challenge" can your skin. The "tide pod challenge" can make you very . The "blackout challenge" can even you.

Famous people on TikTok and Instagram don't show the parts. They don't show when people get . They only show the cool videos that get many .

Your is more important than likes or followers. Your is more important than being famous online. Think about your family and who love you.

Before you try a challenge, ask yourself: "Is this ?" "Could I get ?" "What would my parents ?" If you are not sure, don't it.

You can be cool and get friends without doing things. You can make funny videos, videos, or show your talents in safe .

Be smart. Be . Your life is too important to risk for a video that people will in one week.

Thank you for to me.

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