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Research Process

DAY ONE

1) Introduction to the Project

Review Assignment

2) How are you going to collect and organize the information you find?

Introduction to MS  Research eNotes

3) Mind Map - What questions do you have?

  • Pick one topic eg. Body Odor

  • Brainstorm questions/sub-topics you have regarding your topic

  • Ways to Brainstorm: Mind Map, Write a list, Doodle

EXAMPLE OF STUDENT MIND MAPS

DAY TWO

1) How you do know if the source is viable?

SHOW STUDENTS - Youtube Clip - CRAAP Test

  • Evaluate the Site using the CRAAP Test!

2) Finding information a particular source (Book & Website) Model 

3) HOW DO I SUMMARIZE INFORMATION?

Model - Alexander/Barnes/Kehe - Summarizing Graphic Organizer

Summarizing - Graphic Organiser

DAY THREE

1) Finalize Research

2) Do you know how you are presenting the information?

  • Poster

  • Slide Show

  • Infographic

  • Other

Evaluation of Information

How do I know if this is a good source to use?

Use the CRAAP Model to Evaluation Information

Currency - when was it published?

Relevance - does it relate to your topic?

Authority - does the author/organization have credentials related to the subject?

Accuracy - does it include verified facts?

Purpose - Is it to inform, sell, entertain, or persuade?

The CRAAP TEST

Websites

BrainPOP

Animated Educational Site for Students which includes Health information.

Database Page (see tab above)

  • Click on Student & Teacher Access
  • See Username and Login information for BrainPOP

Mrs.A's Website - A selection of great videos related to Puberty

Body Talk

Puberty:  Information about me, myself, I. Body Talk is an independent, not-for-profit organization, everybody should have access to high-quality clinical services and information.

Puberty - Some of the important things to know about body changes, feelings, relationships, and more!
(Government of Western Australia - Department of Health)

KidsHealth.org

Here's what you'll find on KidsHealth.org:

  • Doctor-reviewed advice on hundreds of physical, emotional, and behavioral topics
  • Easy-to-follow articles, slideshows, videos, and health tools designed to help families learn, grow, and be their best.

Stages of  Puberty  - What Happens to boys and girls 

Include facts, advice, and support for teens and parents who have questions about puberty.
(National Health Service - UK)

HelloClue 

Information on Periods

Period Underwear Review (Choice)- Take a closer look at period underwear and see how it stacks up against pads and tampons.

Books in the main library and classroom

Choices

Articles for students about making healthy positive decisions.

Common Sense Media

A list of books from Common Sense Media specifically geared toward middle school.

Media

Books Available Online

My Body, My Self for Boys by Lindy Madaras and Area Madaras

(pdf - a copy of the entire book - please open - go to the Table of Contents and then scroll down to the chapter you need)

My Body My Self, for Girls by Lynda Madaras and Area Madaras

(pdf - a copy of the entire book - please open - go to the Table of Contents and then scroll down to the chapter you need)

Sex, Puberty and all that Stuff: A guide to growing up by Jacqui Bailey

(pdf - a copy of the entire book - please open - go to the Table of Contents and then scroll down to the chapter you need)

 

BOOKS AVAILABLE ON SORA

Feel free to check out a book on SORA and then under OPTIONS ON SORA you can return it as soon as you are done so another student can have access to it.

Books - Classroom Library