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Infographic Revisions

10/30/2018

Infographic Revisions
Work on revising and finalizing your infographics. At some point before it's due you should bring it to me for feedback! Keep checking it against the rubric!

HOMEWORK:
Final Draft Infographic due Monday, 11/5. Save as a pdf and email it to Lori for printing. Make sure the size is good, and the resolution is at least 300 dpi!

Infographic RD Critiques

10/29/2018

Infographic Critiques
Follow the instructions linked above for this two phase critique.

This is your ONLY CHANCE to get critiqued before the final is due, so make sure you take it seriously!

HOMEWORK:

Infographic FINAL: Due at Start of Class on MONDAY, 11/5.

Infographic- Week of 10/22 to 10/27

10/22/2018

TURN IN: Research Parts 1 and 2

Infographic Rough Draft
Work on your infographic. Make sure that you include all the required elements (look at your project handout if you're not sure what these are), and be thoughtful about style and design choices!

COMPLETE Rough Drafts are due at the start of class, Monday 10/29. We will be doing a big critique this day, so make sure you are ready!

HOMEWORK:
None, unless you don't get your Infographic rough draft done in class this week!

Infographic RD

10/19/2018

TURN IN: Research Parts 1 and 2

Infographic Rough Draft
Work on your infographic. Make sure that you include all the required elements (look at your project handout if you're not sure what these are), and be thoughtful about style and design choices!

COMPLETE Rough Drafts are due at the start of class, Monday 10/29.

HOMEWORK:
None

Infographic Rough Draft

10/18/2018

TURN IN: Research Parts 1 and 2

Infographic Rough Draft
Work on your infographic. Make sure that you include all the required elements (look at your project handout if you're not sure what these are), and be thoughtful about style and design choices!

COMPLETE Rough Drafts are due at the start of class, Monday 10/29.

HOMEWORK:
None

ABSOLUTELY LAST DAY TO RESEARCH!!!

10/16/2018

Hey all! I am home catching up on grading- please finish up your research! I will be checking off everyone's research (Parts 1 and 2) on Thursday, so make sure it is complete by that day!

If you already finished Parts 1 and 2, move on to start creating your infographic!

Research Phase 1:
Now, it’s time to start your initial research. By the end of class, you should have found the following things. Stuck? Try this in google: effects of ________ on the brain. Make sure you are keeping a running list of the urls you reference in your research notes!

What neurotransmitters does this drug act on? What do these neurotransmitters control?
What parts of the brain does it impact? What functions do these parts of the brain control?
What are the physical effects this drug has on the body?
What are 5 really interesting/weird/scary facts about this drug?

Research Phase 2:

Neurotransmission: Draw the neurotransmission process. What does it LOOK like in your brain when this drug is working? Try to represent it visually (hint, go back and look at the diagrams we filled out together!). Use colors, labels, arrows, multiple drawings to make this clear.
Studies: Find at least two studies that have been done about this drug. For each of the studies take notes on:
1. Title of Study, Researcher Names
2. Aim
3. Methods
4. Independent and Dependent Variables
5. Findings/Conclusions

HOMEWORK- FINISH RESEARCH PHASE 1 and 2!!! DUE THURSDAY!

Infographic Models

10/15/2018

Directions:
In your groups, you will be looking at three different drug infographics, and analyzing their quality. This is to show you what to do (and perhaps what NOT to do!), and to give you ideas for your own infographic.

As a group, choose THREE of the examples linked below. For each of the three examples, your group should discuss, and each person should individually jot down notes on the following aspects.

Space and Focus:

Where is your eye immediately drawn on this infographic? What is happening on this piece visually to draw your eye to this point?
Is it clear on here where you should look next? If not, where does it break down, and why?

Visual Elements:

What is the most effective image/chart/visual on here? What makes it effective?
Does their color choice match their topic? What would you change about their color palette?

Text:

How effectively are the images and text integrated? What on here is the MOST effective integration? What’s the least effective?
How well did they do with consistent fonts and varied text size?
Is the text minimal? Where could they cut down on the amount of text on this infographic?

Examples:

Example 1: The Drugs and Your Brain
Example 2: Free Your Mind? Your Brain on LSD
Example 3: Your Brain on Drugs
Example 4: This is Your Brain on Prescription Drugs
Example 5: Your Brain on Bath Salts

Synthesis/Application: Once your group is done, you need to individually write down notes on the following. SHOW LORI TO MOVE INTO WORK TIME.

Which of the three design aspects (space and focus, visual elements, text) do you think will be most difficult for you? Why?
What are three things that you saw today that you would like to imitate? Be specific!
What are three things you saw today that you would like to avoid? Be specific!
Look back at the rubric for this project (it's on the project handout). Which category are you most confident about? Why? Which one are you most worried about? Why?

Done? Plan for your first draft!

What information do you want to include? In what order?
What visuals will you use to communicate the key pieces of information?
How will you connect the pieces of information so they tell a cohesive story about the drug?
What is your hook? The meat? The wrapup?

HOMEWORK:
None!

Your Brain on Drugs- Research

10/12/2018

Hey everyone! I got back from the camping trip, and my daughter got sick. To give you a chance to ask me questions, I'm going to push the due date for your Research Parts 1 and 2 to TUESDAY, 10/16.

Research Phase 1:
Now, it’s time to start your initial research. By the end of class, you should have found the following things. Stuck? Try this in google: effects of ________ on the brain. Make sure you are keeping a running list of the urls you reference in your research notes!

What neurotransmitters does this drug act on? What do these neurotransmitters control?
What parts of the brain does it impact? What functions do these parts of the brain control?
What are the physical effects this drug has on the body?
What are 5 really interesting/weird/scary facts about this drug?

SHOW LORI!

Research Phase 2:

Neurotransmission: Draw the neurotransmission process. What does it LOOK like in your brain when this drug is working? Try to represent it visually (hint, go back and look at the diagrams we filled out together!). Use colors, labels, arrows, multiple drawings to make this clear.
Studies: Find at least two studies that have been done about this drug. For each of the studies take notes on:
1. Title of Study, Researcher Names
2. Aim
3. Methods
4. Independent and Dependent Variables
5. Findings/Conclusions

SHOW LORI!

HOMEWORK- None! We will complete all research in class.

Juniors- Research Part 1 and 2 will be due at the start of class on TUESDAY, 10/16.
Seniors- Research Part 1 and 2 will be due at the start of class on Friday, 10/20.

Your Brain on Drugs- Research Continued...

10/9/2018

Hey everyone! As you know, I'm out with the senior camping trip. Please be productive and good for my sub while I'm gone! I will see you all on Friday.

Research Phase 1:
Now, it’s time to start your initial research. By the end of class, you should have found the following things. Stuck? Try this in google: effects of ________ on the brain. Make sure you are keeping a running list of the urls you reference in your research notes!

What neurotransmitters does this drug act on? What do these neurotransmitters control?
What parts of the brain does it impact? What functions do these parts of the brain control?
What are the physical effects this drug has on the body?
What are 5 really interesting/weird/scary facts about this drug?

SHOW LORI!

Research Phase 2:

Neurotransmission: Draw the neurotransmission process. What does it LOOK like in your brain when this drug is working? Try to represent it visually (hint, go back and look at the diagrams we filled out together!). Use colors, labels, arrows, multiple drawings to make this clear.
Studies: Find at least two studies that have been done about this drug. For each of the studies take notes on:
1. Title of Study, Researcher Names
2. Aim
3. Methods
4. Independent and Dependent Variables
5. Findings/Conclusions

SHOW LORI!

HOMEWORK- None! We will complete all research in class.

Juniors- Research Part 1 and 2 will be due at the start of class on Monday, 10/15.
Seniors- Research Part 1 and 2 will be due at the start of class on Friday, 10/20.

Your Brain on Drugs: Research!

10/8/2018

Hey all- I'm home with a sick baby this afternoon. Please continue with your drug research! Check out the Research Resources on the documents page of my DP for some help here!

Emma and Mady- You need to choose a drug. Here is the list of what has already been chosen. Please do not choose anything that is already chosen by two people. Leave a comment on the list of which drug you would like to focus on for this project.

Research Phase 1:
Now, it’s time to start your initial research. By the end of class, you should have found the following things. Stuck? Try this in google: effects of ________ on the brain. Make sure you are keeping a running list of the urls you reference in your research notes!

What neurotransmitters does this drug act on? What do these neurotransmitters control?
What parts of the brain does it impact? What functions do these parts of the brain control?
What are the physical effects this drug has on the body?
What are 5 really interesting/weird/scary facts about this drug?

SHOW LORI!

Research Phase 2:

Neurotransmission: Draw the neurotransmission process. What does it LOOK like in your brain when this drug is working? Try to represent it visually (hint, go back and look at the diagrams we filled out together!). Use colors, labels, arrows, multiple drawings to make this clear.
Studies: Find at least two studies that have been done about this drug. For each of the studies take notes on:
1. Title of Study, Researcher Names
2. Aim
3. Methods
4. Independent and Dependent Variables
5. Findings/Conclusions

SHOW LORI!

HOMEWORK- None! We will complete all research in class.

Juniors- Research Part 1 and 2 will be due at the start of class on Monday, 10/15.
Seniors- Research Part 1 and 2 will be due at the start of class on Friday, 10/20.