*What is an iAdventure?*
An iAdventure consists of several dilemmas that involve research and decision making. Each situation builds on the previous decision. The primary focus of an iAdventure is to obtain research from primary documents and real data in order to develop problem solving skills.

*Content, Grade Level, and Time Required*
This iAdventure focuses on making decisions. The grade level centers around grades sixth, seventh, and eighth.  Students will be working independently while completing the iAdventure. The iAdventure should be completed in approximately three to four fifty minute class periods.  Remember, one must leave plenty of time for the students to complete their research and prepare their final projects.

*Background Information*
The character in this iAdventure is named Lizzie, and she is an eighth grade student. Lizzie will face many problems that middle school students deal with such as peer pressure. The students completing the iAdventure will be helping Lizzie overcome each of the three dilemmas she is faced with. After completing this iAdventure, the students will know how to evaluate and change poor decisions and know what is important to them so they can set goals. The students will also know effective ways of communicating their feelings and thoughts and know that they should talk to someone when they feel the need. The students will also know that it's ok to say “no” when friends or other people try to get them to drink or smoke cigarettes. They will also know the effects that drinking and smoking can have on their bodies and minds. Once the iAdventure is completed, the students will be able to make the best decisions that suit their needs.

*The Show-Me Standards*
Goal 1:
1. develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research
2. conduct research to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas
4. use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information
5. comprehend and evaluate written, visual and oral presentations and works
9. apply acquired information, ideas and skills to different contexts as students, workers,
citizens and consumers
Goal 2:
1. plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences
3. exchange information, questions and ideas while recognizing the perspectives of others
7. use technological tools to exchange information and ideas
Goal 3:
1. identify problems and define their scope and elements
2. develop and apply strategies based on ways others have prevented or solved problems
3. develop and apply strategies based on one's own experience in preventing or solving problems
4. evaluate the processes used in recognizing and solving problems
6. examine problems and proposed solutions from multiple perspective
7. evaluate the extent to which a strategy addresses the problem
Goal 4:
1. explain reasoning and identify information used to support decisions
5. develop, monitor and revise plans of action to meet deadlines and accomplish goals
6. identify tasks that require a coordinated effort and work with others to complete those tasks
7. identify and apply practices that preserve and enhance the safety and health of self and others
Communication Arts:
5. comprehending and evaluating the content and artistic aspects of oral and visual presentations (such as
story-telling, debates, lectures, multi-media productions)

Health/Physical Education:
5. methods used to assess health, reduce risk factors, and avoid high risk behaviors (such as violence, tobacco, alcohol and other drug use)

*Warrensburg District Standards*
Middle School Guidance Counseling:
3b.Students will learn about making decisions.
4. Students understand and get along with others.
6. Students will learn how alcohol and other drugs affect their friends and self.
Click HERE to view the Warrensburg Curriculum Guide (then click on Middle School Guidance Counseling under subject)

*Final Product*
After completing the iAdventure independently, students will then get to work in groups of four or five. Each member in the group will discuss the decisions he/she made during the iAdventure. Each member will then talk about whether or not he/she made the best decisions for Lizzie.  The members will now get a chance to go back through the iAdventure and make decisions together. Once everyone is in agreement, they can now start working on their final products. Each group will make a three to five minute video discussing in depth the decisions they made for Lizzie.  While doing so, the students will explain why they made the decisions they did. The explanations will prove that the students know how to make good decisions. In order for the students to present their videos to an audience, the teacher can request a parents' night.

*Resources Needed*
The students will need to have access to the internet. When the time comes for the students to work in groups, they will need to be provided with a video camera and a tape.