Tyler


 * Entry 1 - 3/14/07**

1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done? //I have done research on Labyrinths, Greece, Greek myths, and Athens and Sparta.// 2. Based on these projects, what does //research// mean to you? //Research, to me, means looking up wordly information - past and present. Also it includes having a topic and subtopic and thoroughly looking up information on it.// 3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative? //During the Labyrinth research, I looked up different a variety of topics and different subtopic. It spanded across three days. For me it was positive, I did my work efficiently, and turned it in on time. Mainly I used my time well, and got as much work in class done as I could. Also I found Labyrinths interesting so my work went by faster.//


 * Teacher Response March 15**

I am so happy that you found the labyrinth research interesting! I enjoy labyrinths myself.

Your grade is 9/10.

Mrs. D


 * Entry 2 - 3/15/07**

1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because: //I definitely think the webbing process helped me find a topic because it made it easier for me to organize my thoughts. Also I liked having three choices and choosing one of them.//


 * Entry 3 - 3/15/07**

1. Topic: //My topic is the daily of life of Ancient Egyptians.// 2. Why you chose it: //I chose it because I thought it would be something fun and different. I already enjoyed learning about pyrmaids like the ones at Giza, so the topic really interested me.//

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


 * Entry 4 - 3/16/07**

1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic. __**Fat Question: Who //really// built the pyramids?**__

Skinny and Medium Questions:

Who were the Egyptians? What was their daily life like? How did they build the pyramids? What was the age limit for the average man? What did they eat? Why did the build the pyramids? Who was the longest lasting emperor? What were the jobs of men? What were the jobs of women? What was their religion? How important was their religion? What did they wear? What was their hierarchy like? Did they wear shoes? Who was the head of an average household? What were their homes like? At what age did children become adults? Was life hard? What was their music like? Did they have sports? What kind? Was entertainment big in their lives? Who held the most power? Was life hard for the average Egyptian? If so, how? Were they monotheistic? What was their art like? What kind of art did they do? Were they smart? Subjects (mathematics, science, etc.)? What was their writing system like? How long did it take to build a pyramid? Where were Egyptians originally from? Average population number? What do their pyramids tells us about their life and culture? How was mummification important in their life? What does their art tell us about their life and culture? What kind of technology did they use? Did they borrow any of their lifestyles or resources from other civilizations? How was life different in the winter and summer?
 * Entry 5 - 3/17/07**

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? //The pre-notetaking sheet helped me to focus in on the main points I wanted to research. Now I feel more confident in researching for this project because I know exactly what I am looking for. I found it pretty easy to make a fat question because I felt that my ideas were broad enough to help.//


 * Teacher Response March 20 - I am interested in which theories you find on how they were built. 20/20**


 * Entry 6 - 3/20/07**

1. What have I learned today? //I learned about the social classes of the Egyptians and also about how pyramids were used in the death and afterlife process.// 2. What problems have I had? //So far I haven't had many problems. It has been kind of hard to find out who exactly built the pyramids and how. I find NoodleBib a really easy note-taking source.// 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? //I will probably try many other resources. Yesterday I only used Greenwood Daily.// 4. What will I do next? //Finish up my research on Greenwood Daily, then try out other databases and resources to find my information on the who and how part of pyramids.//


 * Teacher Response March 20 - I l iked Noodles notecards, too. 10/10.**


 * Entry 7 - 3/21/07**

1. What have I learned today? //Today I learned how the pyramids were built and how much actual labor went into building one.// 2. What problems have I had? //Again today my research went really smooth. I just feel like I might not have enough time to research everything for the report. Also I might have to rethink the focus of my fat question.// 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? //If I do run out of time, I will probably just research at home. I will also probably broaded my fat question.// 4. What will I do next? //Tomorrow before I start researching some more, I will make sure I feel comfortable with my fat question and if not change it. Also I need to find out who exactly built the pyramids.//


 * Teacher Response March 20 - If you don't have enought time in class to researcdh, please us flex time or home time. 10/10.**


 * Entry 8 - 3/22/07**

1. What have I learned today? //I finally found out who actually built the pyramids, thanks to Mrs. Goodall and// //her great book finding skills!// 2. What problems have I had? //My problem today was trying to find out who built the pyramids.// 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? //I overcame it by looking through books (provided by Mrs. Goodall. thanks again!). They surprising had much more information than the websites or databases gave me on the 'who' question.// 4. What will I do next? //Continue researching on who, and hopefully be ready to start my bibliography and other stuff by monday or tuesday.//