Margaux

Some of the projects I have done are a Wild West project in sixth grade, and researched Sacagewia and another I-Search. I have researches things about labyrinths, and The Glory that Was Greece. I have also researched a musuem exhibit and an Athens and Sparta project. I think that research means to get information on a certain topic you are certain topic, to better understand it. A success was the Labyrinth project, because our group made a really good powerpoint. We worked together and got things done effectively.
 * Entry 1 - 3/14/07:**
 * 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?**

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-15-07**

I think this process helped me because it helped me layout all the information that i needed to research my information. It helped me find a topic that i wanted to research on.
 * Entry 2 - 3/15/07**
 * 1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:**

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-15-07**

1. Topic:** The Golden Age of Athens I chose it because it had many subtopics that i could feed off of for my essay. I also really enjoyed learning about the history of the Olympics. I know that the Greeks started the Olympics, and that there time period was when there was great wealth, nice architecture and that they had great entertainment.
 * Entry 3 - 3/15/07
 * 2. Why you chose it:**
 * 3. What you already know about your topic:**

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-15-07**


 * Entry 4- 3-19-07**
 * 1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.**
 * What was the Greeks religion like?
 * What was the architecture of their buildings?
 * Who were some famous people during that time?
 * What did they do for entertainment?
 * How was the government system and social structure set up?
 * What were some of the jobs of men?
 * Why was it called the "golden age" of Athens?
 * What was education like?
 * When was the first Olympics?
 * What were some sports people played?
 * What did many people do in their free time?
 * Was their any new technology? If so, what was it?
 * Where did most people live?
 * Were Greeks very religious?

9 points You didn't specify your fat question.**
 * Teacher Response 3-21-07

It helped get a got look at the big pieces of information that I needed. It helped me pull out my fat questions and, etc,.
 * Entry 5 - 3-19-07**
 * 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?**

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

1. What have I learned today? I learned that the Greeks religion ran under these 3 principles:** 1.) There are many gods. 2.) Any community is necessarily eclectic in its choice of which god to worship. 3.) There will always be genuine gods who are left out of the community's pantheon. Basically what the Greeks believed in was they had many gods, but they could choose which one they worship. I had so much trouble finding information on my topic, it was horrible! I guess I will just find different keywords to type into the search box, but other than that, I need help! I will try to find more information about my topic, because i have so little now.
 * Entry 6 - 3-20-07
 * 2. What problems have I had?**
 * 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?**
 * 4. What will I do next?**

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

1. What have I learned today?** Well today I learned that we had to have a fat question, so I've been lost. I had to change my fat question today to: "How are ancient Olympics different from modery-day Olymics?" I learned that there were fewer games in the ancient Olympics, only true Greek men could compete, and women could not. Most of the games were deadly. Not really knowing what we are doing, and having hard time researching. I have picked my fat question and my research has been so much easier. Research more.
 * Entry 7 - 3-21-07
 * 2. What problems have I had?**
 * 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?**
 * 4. What will I do next?**

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

1. What have I learned today? I learned so many new things about the Olympics. The rings on the flag stand for different countries. I learned the order of the opening and closing ceremonies. I learned what each winner of an event is given. 2. What problems have I had? I have no problems so far. 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I have no problems so far. 4. What will I do next? Keep researching, and put it into a graphic organizer**
 * Entry 8 - 3-22-07

Teacher Response 3-23-07 10 points