Keller

1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done? I have done: the labyrinth protject, a museum exhibit, the glory that was greece, athens and sparta, and greek myths. 2. Based on these projects, what does //research// mean to you? Using other resources to find out what you don't know. 3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative? When I did the Labyrinth project I lost a day and had to work extra hard to finish. It was good because I learned how to cope with setbacks.
 * Entry 1- March 14, 2007**

10 points Use correct capitalization in your entries.
 * Teacher Response 3-15-07**

1. I think the webbing process did not help me find a topic because: I was already fairly sure on what topic I would do.
 * Entry 2-March 15, 2007**

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

1. Topic: The Huns. 2. Why you chose it: I found alot of information on them and they are very interesting. 3. What you already know about your topic: They were warrior invaders from asia that conquered most of europe around 400A.D. Their most famous leader was Attila. They were considered some of the best, fiercest, warriors of all time.
 * Entry 3-March 15, 2007**

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

15. When did the Hun Empire end?
 * Entry 4-March 16, 2007**
 * 1) Why did the Huns migrate out of Asia?
 * 2) Who led them out of Asia?
 * 3) Who was their 1st warrior leader?
 * 4) How did Attila take complete control of the Huns?
 * 5) **What was the dominating military strategy/technology of the Huns?**
 * 6) How did they develop superior military technology?
 * 7) What did they eat?
 * 8) How did they live?
 * 9) What area did the empire cover at its highest point?
 * 10) When was its highest point?
 * 11) How did they conquer Rome?
 * 12) How did Attila die?
 * 13) What happened to them after Attila’s death?
 * 14) Where did he die?

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

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? It helped me find research questions by focusing my mind on what I really wanted to know about the Huns. This knowledge helped me a lot. It made it so much easier to find a good fat question. Now I am positive on the direction I want to go in for this project.
 * Entry 5-March 16, 2007**

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

1. What have I learned today? That the huns were a nomadic people that disappeared as soon as they appeared, and that mounted archers and speed were their keys to victory. 2. What problems have I had? I was stressed about time management. 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I am getting more organized. 4. What will I do next? I'll keep researching the huns military feats.
 * Entry 6-March 20,2007**

10 points Let me know if you need help trying to get organized. You are probably doing fine though. Just relax!
 * Teacher Response 3-22-07**

1. What have I learned today? That the Huns were semi-nomadic and relied on herds and water sources to live. 2. What problems have I had? Too much information to chose from. 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? Calm down and go through it all. 4. What will I do next? I'll look more at the book and find two websites.
 * Entry 7-March 21, 2007**

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

1. What have I learned today? That Attila was diplomatic, bloodthirsty, and lavish. 2. What problems have I had? None. 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? N/A 4. What will I do next? Do the bibliography then the graphic organizer.
 * Entry 8-March 22, 2007**

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-23-07**