John+Thomas


 * Entry 1, March 14,2006

1 - Reflection on Previous I Search Experiences (due Thur, Mar 15)** 1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done? I have done many projects including the labyrinth project, wild west project, and cell project.

2. Based on these projects, what does //research// mean to you? Looking on the internet or books and finding information a topic then writing about it in an essay and or making a powerpoint and presenting it.

3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative? One of the successful projects was the wild west project for Ms. Leonard. I recieved a good grade and it was a fun project. It was a positive experience because it was fun and we got __//**Canes**//__

Yes, I see how Canes is an important ending to any research project!! : ) 9 points Mrs. Goodall
 * Teacher Response 3/15/07**


 * Entry 2 March 15, 2007

2 - Reflection on Webbing Process (due Fri, Mar 16)** 1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because: I think that it helped my brainstormng. It also helped me think of minor topics of the big topics.

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-16-07**

1. Topic: Life in Africa 2. Why you chose it: It sounds very intresting and I like learning about places that the Romans started. 3. What you already know about your topic: I know that Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great. Thier lighthouse is a world wonder. it was a major port.
 * 3 - Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (due Fri, Mar 16)**

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-16-07**


 * Entry 3 March 16, 2007**

Britannia Tribes

What were the names of the tribes in Ancient Brittan?-skinny Where were they located in Britannia?-skinny Why did Britannia get taken over by the Romans so easily?-**FAT** What were the religions that they practiced?-skinny Who were the leaders of the tribes?-skinny Why were they in tribes instead of one big country?-**FAT** When did they exist?-skinny

10 points Your main fat question (thesis question) is the first - why they got taken over by the Romans. The other is a good question, but not the main one.
 * Teacher Response 3-20-07**


 * Entry 5 March 16, 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 think of what to look for on the project and what the main idea should be. It was very difficult.

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-20-07**


 * Entry 6 March 16, 2007**

1. What have I learned today? not that much 2. What problems have I had? I can not find information on the databases 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? keep on looking 4. What will I do next? Keep on searching

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-21-07**


 * Entry 7 March 17, 2007**

1. What have I learned today? That there is not much on the internet about Britannia 2. What problems have I had? I can not find anything 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? Keep looking 4. What will I do next? Keep searching

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-22-07**


 * Entry 8 March 18, 2007**

1. What have I learned today? there are more tribes than i thought there were 2. What problems have I had? not enough time 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? work tommorrow 4. What will I do next? keep searching

10 points Work really hard today. If you need to tie up loose ends on Monday, you will have time.**
 * Teacher Response 3-23-07