Progress+Reports

Progress Report One October 7, 2009 Over the past few weeks, I have decided on a topic--after much deliberation. I have started my thesis based research assignment, and have found many book sources in our school library. My next three goals are to finish my thesis based research assignment, begin my hands-on project, and begin writing my paper. My mentor has commented on my wiki and helped me gather my ideas together into a coherent topic.

Progress Report Two October 27, 2009 In the past few weeks, I have begun work on my research paper. I have brought together the main ideas I found during my research, and have structured my paper. In reference to my three goals from my last progress report, I finished my thesis based research assignment and began writing my paper, but I have yet to start working on my hands-on project. My next three goals are to get my supplies for my hands-on project, finish writing my research paper, and solidify my thesis. My mentor has edited my work and encouraged me to discuss my project.

Progress Report Three November 2, 2009 I have finished my research paper and I know what I am doing with my thesis. I have not gotten the supplies for my project, but I do have it planned out. As soon as I have free time and someone to drive me, I will go to a craft store and buy what I need. My next three goals are to start working on my hands-on project, finalize my research paper, and see how all the parts of my project work together (the presentation). My mentor has edited my paper and will help me get started on my hands-on project.

Progress Report Four November 30, 2009 Since my last progress report, I have bought my materials and finalized the building plans for my pyramid. I also finished and turned in my research paper and started thinking about my presentation. My next three goals are to finish building, paint the outside realistically, as it would have looked when it was first built, and begin wrapping everything up. My mentor helped me in procuring my materials and planning how I will build and decorate the pyramid.

Progress Report Five December 14, 2009 In class, we have started our PowerPoints, and I have many pictures for mine. I have been unable to start building because I have not had much time in the past few weeks, because I have been away and the winter track season started. However, I plan to start next week and finish over break. Once I start working, the construction should not be too difficult. My next three goals are to finish my PowerPoint, finish building, and paint my pyramid. My mentor has helped me in picking out pictures for my PowerPoint.

Progress Report Six December 22, 2009