DAY ONE
1) Introduction to the Project
Review Assignment
2) Collecting and organizing the information you find?
Introduction to MS Research eNotes:
ACNE - eNotecard (Example)
BODY ODOR - eNotecard (Example)
MOOD SWINGS - eNotecard (Example)
PERIODS - eNotecard (Example)
PUBERTY KIT - eNotecard (Example)
PERSONAL CHOICE - HERE (Model)
MAKE A FORCED COPY AND SHARE WITH YOUR TEACHER
3) Review Library Guide
Mind Map - What questions do you have?
EXAMPLE OF STUDENT MIND MAPS
EXAMPLE OF STUDENT MIND MAPS
DAY TWO
1) Continue to research:
2) How you do know if the Website is good?
3) Finding Finding & Evaluating Information (Book & Website) Model
4) HOW DO I SUMMARIZE INFORMATION?
Model - Alexander/Barnes/Kehe - Summarizing Graphic Organizer
Summarizing - Graphic Organiser
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
DAY THREE
1) Finalize Research
2) Do you know how you are presenting the information?
Poster
Slide Show
Infographic
Other
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?
Note Gale TRIAL - Until the end of April
Access code: amazing
Direct URLs: Gale in Context: Middle School
Gale in Context: Elementary School
Animated Educational Site for Students which includes Health information.
Mrs.A's Website - A selection of great videos related to Puberty
Kids' health - A comprehensive, doctor / peer-reviewed site about puberty
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.
Planned Parenthood - USA (Access from home)
Govt. of W.Australia - Growing and Developing Healthy Relationships
American Academy of Dermatology
SwirlsterNDTV - Homemade Scrubs
Kids Help Line
This is an Australian service. excellent info on emotions / mental health, identity, friendship, and family - if you need help, our ISB counseling service can provide the same level of service.
Very Well Family - Teach your parents about Puberty!
The Best Acne Treatments for Teens - Cleveland Clinic
How 7 Different Foods Affect Your Body Odor - Cleveland Clinic
Healthline - Homemade Deodorant
PUBERTY KITS
Stink! Sweat! Pimples! Cramps! Puberty Is Coming. Prepare Your Kid With These 7 Tools. Here’s What to Include - Wirecutter (product information service) by the New York Times
The Best First Period Kit is the One You Make Yourself - Wirecutter (product information service) by the New York Times
Puberty Kit - Alberta Health Services
Period Underwear Review (Choice)- Take a closer look at period underwear and see how it stacks up against pads and tampons.
Getting Your Period at School (KidsHealth)
How to Use a Menstrual Cup (Organicup)
Period quiz: Do you know menstruation fact from fiction? (ABC News Australia)
What is a Menstrual Cup? And What Makes them so Special? (TheCupEffect)
Jean Hailes for Women's Health (NG0)
KidsCan - Loads of video resources from New Zealand
Very in-depth information and detail about Period tracking and period problems, products, and product reviews
Oky - Period tracking app
KidsHealth - Getting your period at school
Diva
The Best First Period Kit is the One you Make Yourself
A Girl's Guide to Short Videos
A series of short, funny video tackling key issues related to puberty and periods.
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.
HelloFlo - The Guide. Period (Sora)
Puberty - Some important things to know about body changes, feelings, relationships, and more!
(Government of Western Australia - Department of Health)
Sex, Puberty and All That Stuff by 
The Period Book by 
Sex Is a Funny Word by 
It's Perfectly Normal by 
It's So Amazing! by 
Puberty Books for Girls by 
The Girls' Guide to Growing up Great by Articles for students about making healthy positive decisions.
A list of books from Common Sense Media specifically geared toward middle school.
