Resilience Research Project

Name:

Date:

📚 Part 1: Research

1. In 1–2 sentences, define resilience in your own words.

2. Which of the following are examples of resilience? (Tick all that apply)

Trying again after failing a test

Ignoring feelings and not asking for help

Asking a teacher or friend for support when stressed

Giving up when a task is hard

3. List three practical ways young people can build resilience at school or at home.

4. Research task: Find one person or community in New Zealand who has shown resilience. Record basic details below.

Include: name/place, when it happened (DD/MM/YYYY or year), and a 1–2 line summary of what they did.

5. Healthy habits help resilience. Which sleep range is recommended for most teenagers?

6–7 hours per night

8–10 hours per night

11–13 hours per night

✏️ Part 2: Presentation & Poster Plan

Instructions: Prepare a short presentation (poster or digital) to share your research. Aim for a clear main message, two supporting facts or examples, images or a short quote, and a list of sources. Presentations should be concise and practiced.

6. Choose your presentation format (pick one):

Printed poster

Digital slideshow (e.g. Google Slides)

Short video (1–2 minutes)

7. How long will your presentation be? (Choose one)

2 minutes

3–4 minutes

5–6 minutes

8. Write your one-sentence main message or title for the poster/presentation:

9. Poster/layout planning: Sketch the layout or list the four main elements you will include (title, image/place for quote, two facts, sources).

10. Presentation checklist — tick when ready:

Research notes collected and summarised

Images or diagrams prepared (copyright checked)

Sources cited (website/book/person) with dates

Practised the presentation aloud

Poster printed or slides exported and tested

11. Who can support you with this project? List two people and one resource you will use (e.g. teacher, family member, school library, website).

Presentation tips: Speak clearly, make eye contact, use one clear message, back up claims with facts, and keep text large and readable on a poster or slide. If digital, check audio and file compatibility before presenting.