Make a pros-and-cons poster about makeup, interview friends or family for their views, and present findings to learn respectful perspectives.



Step-by-step guide to making pros-and-cons posters and presenting opinions about makeup
Step 1
Gather all Materials Needed.
Step 2
Find a clean comfortable table or floor space to work.
Step 3
Write one short sentence that states your own opinion about makeup.
Step 4
Make two columns on your poster and label them Pros and Cons.
Step 5
Spend five minutes brainstorming at least three pros and three cons and write each idea on a separate sticky note.
Step 6
Write two polite interview questions to ask friends or family about makeup.
Step 7
Ask an adult for permission and help to talk with three people and tell them you will listen respectfully.
Step 8
Interview each person using your questions and take short notes of their answers.
Step 9
Choose one short quote from each interview and write each quote on its own sticky note.
Step 10
Arrange the pros cons and interview quotes on your poster in a clear tidy layout.
Step 11
Add a big clear title at the top of your poster.
Step 12
Write your one-sentence opinion on the poster and stick or tape the pros cons and quotes in place.
Step 13
Decorate the poster with drawings colours or borders so it is easy to read and looks friendly.
Step 14
Practice presenting your poster out loud once and then present it to friends or family while listening respectfully to their thoughts.
Step 15
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!


Help!?
What can we use if we don't have poster board, sticky notes, or tape?
Use a large sheet of printer paper or a flattened cereal box as your poster, cut colored paper or index cards into sticky-note-sized pieces for the brainstorming step, and attach everything with glue, double-sided tape, or a glue stick when you stick or tape items to the poster.
What should we do if people give very short answers or refuse to be interviewed?
If an interviewee gives one-word answers during the interviews, ask a polite follow-up like 'why do you feel that way?' and write a short meaningful quote from their answer to use for the quote sticky note on your poster.
How can this activity be changed for younger children or older kids?
For younger children (4–7), reduce brainstorming to 1–2 pros and cons and use drawings with an adult writing the one-sentence opinion on the poster, while older kids (11+) can interview more people, include brief online facts or photos, and type and print quotes to glue onto the poster before sharing on DIY.org.
How can we extend or personalize the poster beyond the basic instructions?
Personalize the poster by color-coding pros and cons with markers, adding photos or small drawings near the big title, creating a simple tally or bar chart of interview responses to tape on the poster, and practicing the presentation as described before sharing on DIY.org.
Watch videos on how to make pros-and-cons posters and present opinions about makeup
Facts about opinion-sharing and respectful discussion
🧴 Always patch-test new makeup on a small area of skin first — some products can cause allergic reactions.
🏺 Cosmetics have been used for thousands of years — ancient Egyptians used kohl and oils for eye and skin makeup.
🗣️ People use makeup for many reasons: cultural traditions, creativity, performance, or to feel more confident.
🐞 Some historical red lip colors came from carmine, a dye made from crushed cochineal insects.
📈 The global cosmetics industry is very large, showing how many people worldwide use beauty and personal-care products.


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