make a difference 2010

NoodleQuest: NoodleTools help with Research

Need help with a research strategy? Click here and NoodleTools will help you create a strategy for your research! You don't have to click a box in each section, but click what you are looking for...go on a NoodleQuest!

NoodleTools

NoodleTools is going to change the way that you research. In class, you will be given a login of your own. With NoodleTools, you will be able to have your bibliography created for you in correct MLA format, write and organize your facts on notecards, share your resources and facts with me so that I can comment on them, create an outline for your research paper, manage and analyze the types of resources for variety, and you will be able to export it all to word so that you can print them out!

2009-2010 Topics!

Olivia: UNICEF
Katie: Alex's Lemonade Stand & Childhood Cancer
Alex C: CHOP
Timmy: PGA Foundation
Lew: Christian Outreach & Hope International
Becca: Ronald McDonald House
Anna: Pearl S. Buck Foundation
Luc: WWF
Scott: Tiger Woods & Foundation
Josh: Holocaust Education
Morgan: American Red Cross
Chase: Doctors without Borders
Owen: Surfaid International & Malaria Awareness
Ray: Jackie Robinson
Blair: HIV awareness in Africa & Hoops for Hope
John: World Fair Trade Organization
Will: Amnesty International
Rich: NFL & United Way (Live United)
Sheila: St. Jude's
Jeffrey: Dupont
Maureen: Covenant House & Teen Homelessness in the US
Niyah: Big Brother & Big Sister Organization
Sydney: Save Darfur
Cassidy: World Vision International
Hunter: Livestrong
Bella: Animal Rescue
Alex T: Greenpeace

Need an idea?

Can't think of an idea for your project? Click through the links on the right hand side of this blog labeled "LINKS". This is a great place to start as well. Make sure to email me if you are stuck...I'm here to help!

Parent Letter Signed by 9/21

Get your parents to sign the make.a.difference letter found in the front of your guide by September 21st. If you can't find it, click here for another one.

2009-2010 make.a.difference project dates!

1. Intro to topics 9/14

2. Topics research 9/14-9/21

3. Persuasive Essay Due September 23

4. Topics locked in September 25

5. Facts
a. 1-15 Due October 30th
b. 16-30 Due Due December 15th
c. 31-50 Due January 26

6. Business Letter Due November 17th

7. Extension area by 11/2, approval by 11/24

8. Research paper Due March 9th

9. Extension activity hours completed by March 30th

10. Personal reflective paper Due April 12th

11. Final presentation day event from 10-2 on April 19th

12. Final presentation evening event from 7-8:30 on April 19th