Initial Ideas

Haunted House
The True Story
The Facts:
-The haunted attraction industry generates roughly 300 million pounds in revenue and the amusement park industry another 150 to 200 million pounds.
-The industry of haunted houses supports hundreds of other businesses.
-Some haunted houses charge as much as £50 while most average around £25 per event.
-Possible investigation:
-Archive footage
-Interview with paranormal experts
-Investigate derelict hospice’s and hospitals
-Binge Drinking

Does binge drinking have a negative effect on society?
The Facts:
-Drinking amongst teenagers is on the up, and binge drinking is linked to anti-social behaviour and the use of other drugs.
-A recent survey revealed that 27% of 15-16 year olds have had more than three binges in the last month. ---The survey also revealed that 9% of boys and girls aged between 11-12 years described themselves as regular drinkers.
-Possible investigation:
-Archive footage
-Interview with police to see how alcohol effects the society
-Does drug use increase when binge drinking occurs
-Information on alcohol units
-Interview with alcohol councillor
-Does the cheapness of alcohol influence teenagers to drink?


Meow: The Deadly High
Should meow be made illegal in the UK?
The Facts:
-Meow is sold as plant food or pond cleaner on the internet and is described as not being for human consumption.
-It was made illegal in several countries due to growing evidence of health risks, including a reported cause of death.
-Meow produces euphoria, alertness, talkativeness and feelings of empathy, but can also cause anxiety and paranoid states and risks over stimulating the heart and circulation.
-Possible Investigation:
-Interview with experts to find out the long term effects of the drug
-Talk to users of the drug to find out why they take it
-Find out how easy it is to purchase on the internet
-Interview with the police to find out their views on the drug