Missy

Wh.**1 - Reflection on Previous I Search Experiences (due Mon. April 7)**

1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done? We have done the labyrinth research, as well as the presidential caucasses. We each got a candidate and researched them. We also made bills for youth legislature. 2. Based on these projects, what does //research// mean to you? Research to me means gathering information about a topic that you don't know that much about. 3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative? The presidential project was really fun and interesting. I got a pretty good grade on it, and it helped my research skills.
 * 2 - Reflection on Webbing Process (due Tuesday, April 8)**

1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because: I think this webbing process helped me become a better researcher. This showed me to choose my topic carefully and to make sure there was enough information on the topics.


 * 3 - Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (due Tuesday, April 8)**

1. Topic: Egyptian rulers (kings, pharaohs...) 2. Why you chose it: I'm really interested in Egyptian stuff. I enjoyed doing our unit on these things. 3. What you already know about your topic:King tut, Khufu, and [|**//Hatshepsut. The old//**], new, middle kingdoms.


 * 4 - Pre-Note taking Activity - in class (due Wednesday, April 9)**

1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.

-list some rulers - give some facts 3. What were some different lifestyles and cultures in the New kingdom? 4. How does the new kingdom compare to the middle and the old? 5. What was architecture like in the new kingdom? 6. What did they wear? Jewelry? 7. What did they do for a living/work/occupation? 8. What kind of food did they eat? 9. What were some interesting facts about this time period? Strange rituals etc... 10. Where there any wars or natural disasters during The New Kingdom? ` 11. What religion did they have? Mono or polytheistic? 12. What was the weather/ climate like?
 * 1) What was life like in the New Kingdom? **Fat Question **
 * 2) What were Egyptian rulers like?
 * 5 - Reflections on Pre-Note taking - for homework (due Wednesday, April 9)**

1. Describe how the pre-note taking 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 -note sheet helped me focus on my topic and help me figure out exactly what I wanted to do. It also help me categorize my skinny questions. Once I started making a list of questions I thought it was easy to think of a fat question.


 * 6 - Search Log (due Thursday, April 10)**

1. What have I learned today? Today I learned information on my topic. I also learned that each dynasties was ruled by a family, and much more

2. What problems have I had? All the information overwhelmed me. Also I didn't get too many note cards done, and I'm worrying about time management.

I3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I will try to use by time more wisely and try not to get frustrated.

4. What will I do next? I will continue my research and continue making note cards.


 * 7 - Search Log (due Friday, April 11)**

1. What have I learned today? Today I learned more about the New kingdom in Egypt. I learned that it was from 18th - 20th dynasty. Also that in the new kingdom they first began calling their kings pharaohs. Another thing that I learned is that king tut and Hatshepsut  ruled during this kingdom.

2. What problems have I had? Today I did not have any problems, but I still need to manage my time more wisely.

3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I will focus tomorrow in class.

4. What will I do next? I will continue making notecards and researching my topic.


 * 8 - Search Log (due Monday, April 14)**

Today I changed my topic to **Art and Architecture in the New kingdom?

How did the Art and Architecture affect the history within the new kingdom?** 1. How did the art and architecture in the New Kingdom compare to it in the Old and Middle Kingdoms? 2. How did art and architecture vary under the rule of each king/pharaoh. 3. How did they construct their buildings? 4. What techniques did they use in construction? 5. What kind of art did they do? Sculptures, paintings, drawings etc... 9. What were some famous pieces art and monuments in the New kingdom? 10. How does our art and architecture have influences from this dynasty. 11. How did the different types of architecture effect the egyptians lifestyles.

1. What have I learned today? Today I learned about Art and Architecture in the New kingdom. 2. What problems have I had? I changed my topic because my old topic was to overwhelming and had too much info. 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I changed my topic so now my problems are taken care of. 4. What will I do next? Next I will continue researching and find 2 articles and a book resource.