Human Growth & Sexuality: Home

DAY ONE

1) Introduction to the Project

Review Assignment

• Research Assignment

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

Introduction to MS  Research eNotes

• MS eNotes  Student Template

• MS eNotes  Modified Student Template (EAL)

• Model - Alexander/Barnes /Kehe Example

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

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?

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 

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)

Menstrual Cups: Study Finds They're Safe to Use - And People Like Them (NPR)

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)

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.

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)