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Research Process

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)

PERSONAL CHOICE - HERE (example)

MAKE A FORCED COPY AND SHARE WITH YOUR TEACHER

3) Review Library Guide

DAY TWO

1) Continue to research:

  • Books
  • Websites 

2) How you do know if the Website is good?

  • Evaluate the Site using the CRAAP Test!

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

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.

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

Kids' health - A comprehensive, doctor / peer-reviewed site about 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.

Planned Parenthood  -  USA (Access from home)

Govt. of W.Austratia  - 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!

Healthline - Homemade Deodorant

Information on Periods

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

Jean Hailes for Women's Health (NG0)

KidsCan - Loads of video resources from New Zealand

HelloClue

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 

 

A Girl's Guide to Short Videos 
A series of short, funny video tackling key issues related to puberty and periods.

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.

Videos

BROCHURES

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

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.

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