This worksheet asks students to identify whether certain situations pertain to trends or fads and provide reasons. Some examples given are:
1. The popularity of the Dubsmash mobile app and its creator Yaya Dub is identified as a fad because it gained popularity very quickly but then declined.
2. The presence of high fructose corn syrup in many processed foods is identified as a trend, as its overuse has led to public health issues like obesity and diabetes on a long-term basis.
3. The growing popularity of tablets and smartphones, especially among youth, is identified as a trend reflecting the ongoing digital transformation of society.
This worksheet asks students to identify whether certain situations pertain to trends or fads and provide reasons. Some examples given are:
1. The popularity of the Dubsmash mobile app and its creator Yaya Dub is identified as a fad because it gained popularity very quickly but then declined.
2. The presence of high fructose corn syrup in many processed foods is identified as a trend, as its overuse has led to public health issues like obesity and diabetes on a long-term basis.
3. The growing popularity of tablets and smartphones, especially among youth, is identified as a trend reflecting the ongoing digital transformation of society.
This worksheet asks students to identify whether certain situations pertain to trends or fads and provide reasons. Some examples given are:
1. The popularity of the Dubsmash mobile app and its creator Yaya Dub is identified as a fad because it gained popularity very quickly but then declined.
2. The presence of high fructose corn syrup in many processed foods is identified as a trend, as its overuse has led to public health issues like obesity and diabetes on a long-term basis.
3. The growing popularity of tablets and smartphones, especially among youth, is identified as a trend reflecting the ongoing digital transformation of society.
Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century
WORKSHEET NO. 1 FAD VS. TREND Directions: Identify if the statements/situations given in the first column pertain to a trend or a fad. Provide your reason/s on the third column. The first one has been done for you.
Statements Trend or Fad Reasons
Example: More kids love playing Fad Loombands came up, sales went with loombands up but only for a while and then went down and children became less interested and so they almost disappeared as quickly as they arrive.
1. Yaya Dub (Maine Mendoza)
used dubsmash and got so popular overnight. Dubsmash is a mobile app that creates short selfie videos dubbed with famous sounds.
2. High fructose corn syrup is
present in fruit juices, cakes, ice cream, sweets, and chocolates, and was found to be the culprit for obesity and diabetes.
3. More and more youth of today
are fond of using high-tech gadgets like tablets and smartphones.
4. More people around the globe
are engaged in the mobile app TikTok.
5. The “Trumpets” dance challenge
and the mannequin challenge which went viral on television and social media were practiced by people of all walks of life.