Jonathan+G

1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done? 2. Based on these projects, what does //research// mean to you? 3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
 * Entry 1- March 14, 2007**

Some previous research projects I have done are many- a couple of examples are the following: recently, the labyrinth project. A couple years ago, I did projects on geography, the universe, and British royalty. In social studies the past few years, I've done a project on World War 2 and Louisiana History.

Research is reading books, talking to knowledgable people, and surfing the web to gain information that will be usefull for a presentation or written work.

When, at the begining of 6th grade with Miss Leonard, I made a poster on David Farragot, I had a great time. He was very interesting and I enjoyed researching him. I think the level of fun of the research all has to do with the interest of the topic. If it's interesting, it's fun. If not, not so much fun.

I hope that choose and interesting topic for this project! Your grade is 10/10. Mrs. D
 * Teacher Response March 15**

1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
 * Entry 2- March 15, 2007**

It helped me because I felt as if I was completely starting from scratch. I had not idea what topic I would choose, so I had nowhere to go but forward.

1. Topic: 2. Why you chose it: 3. What you already know about your topic:
 * Entry 3- March 15, 2007**

1.- Early humans (I think- I'm still deciding, but I'm heavily leaning towards this) 2.- I think this topic is absolutely fascinating. I find it incredible how these early people functioned and lived their lives. 3.- I don't know much. I have an immense amount to learn.

Your grade is 20/20.
 * Teacher Response March 16**

1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
 * Entry 4- Due March 18, 2006**


 * **Who were the first humans? (‘Fat Question’)**
 * **How did these humans live? (‘Fat Question’)**
 * When did the first humans, having human traits that we have today, appear?
 * How many humans were there at first?
 * Where were these humans located on the earth?
 * What was the life- span of these humans?
 * Did these humans interact with each other?
 * What other life forms were on earth at this time?
 * Did these humans have the idea of a higher power?
 * Where were these humans situated in the food chain?
 * Did these humans have the same natural instincts we have today?
 * Did these humans have a concept of right and wrong?
 * On the same note, did these humans do anything right and wrong?
 * What did these humans do all the time?
 * Were these humans virtually animals?
 * How did these humans survive on the earth?
 * How did these humans get food?
 * Did these humans have shelter? If so, what kind of shelter?
 * Did these humans migrate?


 * Entry 5- Due March 18, 2007**

1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?

It helped me goet fat and skinny questions and find out what I want to know on early humans.


 * Teacher Response March 20 - This is a very interesting topic. I have a feeling that it will take you to all sorts on new questions. 20/20.**


 * Entry 6- Due March 21, 2007**

1. What have I learned today? 2. What problems have I had? 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? 4. What will I do next?


 * I learned about the way early humans walk- SLOW
 * For a long time, I could not find anything on my topic, and I didn't find much through the whole day. This was a big problem
 * I think that now I know how to use better search terms, which will help me find more information
 * I will continue to research and find information on hominids and early humans.


 * Entry 7- Due March 22, 2007**

1. What have I learned today? 2. What problems have I had? 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? 4. What will I do next?


 * I've learned all about what are consididered the earliest humans. I've also learned about the oldest human- like skeletons scientists have found and what the characteristics are of these remains.
 * I haven't had many problems today- everything has run smoothly.
 * No problems- nothing to overcome.
 * Continue to research- shift my focus onto researching in books.


 * Teacher Response March 22 - Great! 10/10.

Entry 8- Due March 23, 2007**

1. What have I learned today? 2. What problems have I had? 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? 4. What will I do next?


 * I didn't learn as much today- I had to spend the day doin noodle- bib, because I had foolishly not done any previously.
 * Noodle- bib was straight forward, but I still have much research to do in only one day
 * I need to work at a brsik pace.
 * Continue to research, on google and in the book I borrowed from you.