12-3-07

 Journal Entry

Ms. Jansen and Ms. Tucker discussed the beginning of our project. The first part of our project was

constructing our timeline. The timeline showed what things we had to complete on each day, this

helped set our priorities and organize our thoughts. Brenna and I are doing our project on Lactobacilus Acidophillu

 

 

 

12-4-07

 Journal Entry

Today in class Brenna and I discussed our finished timeline and figured out what exactly each of us needs

to do for tonight's work. I have gone to NetTrecker to look up the habitat in which Lactobacillus Acidophilus

occurs in. Tonight I have spent lots of time on making our homepage look more scientific... and I think I am

the first one in the class to discover how to put pictures and videos that you want onto your wiki!!! I also

added "fun facts" onto our homepage.

 

 

12-5-07

Journal Entry

In science class, Ms. Jansen taught us how to evaluate a website, so that when we are researching we can

determine whether the website has given us bais or unbias information. There were two parts to the

evaluation. 1) The Content and 2) The Authority. Personally, I thought the examples given to us on the

Authority part was quite interesting. I believe this is an important part of researching.  I still need to catch up

on my researching part of the project. Brenna has invited me over to her house this Friday so that we can

work together and discuss our project. All of my researching for my paragraphs need to be finished also.  

My main concern right now is to do my research! This part is not very fun.

 

 

12-6-07

 Journal Entry

Today during science class we worked on our projects/ research b/c the equipment didn't come for our labs.

So instead, Brenna and I went to the Library because we were tired of using the computer and the internet.

We found about 2 books that consisted of important information. We copied the pages out of the books and

took them with us. Tomorrow (friday), Brenna and I are going to go over to her house to work on the project.

I know I will accomplish a lot while being there and discussing the project, in person, with her. I look forward

to tomorrow!

 

 

12-7-07

Journal Entry

In science we did a science lab where we used 2 bacteria known as E. Coli and S. Eperdemidis and we will see

on monday how the bacteria will react to the different antibiotics. We also used the cleaning method that Ms.

Tucker has been talking about where you clean your lab area with rubbing alcohol once you are finished. I have

completed part of my research, but I still have more to do.

 

12-8-07

Journal Entry

Today Brenna and I made a movie for our project. It showed that L. acidophilus produces lactase, which helps to

separtate lactose, into galactose and glucose. The movie was quite fun! I enjoyed working with Brenna and I

felt that I got a lot of work accomplished. I still need to do a little more research so I can begin and finish my

paragraphs! I felt that by making the movie for our project, helped us go "above and beyond." I think it is easier

to work with your partner because that way you can brainstorm ideas and also build off of each other's ideas.

I seemed to find a lot more research today than any other day. I also learned that instead of just putting your notes

onto the note's link on the internet, it is better to first write info. that you find in Microsoft Word. This way, you can

have a back up if you lose your work. I am looking forward to see what our final product will look like! 

 

12-9-07

Journal Entry

Today I did not have any time to work on my science project. I have lots of other homework. I have has done as much 

research as possible. I wish we had more time to work on our projects during class. Tomorrow I will work on finding

more research. Although I did not do my work for today, I feel as if we are progressing quite well. I am looking forward

to having more time to work tomorrow (hopefully).

 

12-10-07

Journal Entry

Today I was not assigned too much homework, which means that I have more time to work on our wiki than I did

yesterday. I have found a lot of research on L. acidophilus. I am to find information on the five things that I have been 

assigned to (according to our timeline). The five things are: structure, habitat, history, beneficial properties, problems

with the loss of our bacteria, and dietary sources (which I have decided to add). I am pretty sure that I will complete 

these five things by the end of this week! I can't wait for it to be finished.

 

12-11-07

Journal Entry

Today, during science, I spent my time organizing my science notes. The reason why I did this, was so that I could be

prepared to start finishing up my paragraphs and my portion of the project. I took some of the notes that Brenna and

I printed out so that I could pull information from those databases. I feel that we are moving along quite well and that 

we will have a good, completed biology project. I hope tomorrow that I will complete a lot of my work. 

 

12-12-07

Journal Entry

Today I went through and read all of the printed articles that had to do with L. acidophilus. On each page that I read, I

usually found important information, so I highlighted the important info. and added it to my notes. This proccess worked

out well for me. Now I am done with my research. The only thing that I have to do is take my notes that are in bullets

and write a paragraph that sums up all of the information. That way, it can easily be written into my own words. I also

need to organize my notes and the sidebar to where it is easily accessible for the person who is browsing our website.

This friday, Brenna and I are planning on meeting each other again to finish up any last minute touches and to make sure our

project is perfect!

 

12-13-07

Journal Entry

Today I was sick and I stayed home from school. I would have liked to have got more of my portion of the project completed, but

instead I slept most of the day. I am looking forward to tomorrow because I have all of my research completed and I am ready to

put my notes into a complete paragraph. Ok, well we are almost finished! 

 

12-14-07

Journal Entry

Tonight I have taken one step closer to being finished! I took all of my notes and put them into lengthy paragraphs. I am glad that 

I have completed my paragraphs. That was my goal for this week, to complete all of my research and my paragraphs! Tomorrow 

Brenna and I are getting together. I feel that this is a good decision because that way, we can discuss any of our last minute ideas 

and  we can complete our project together. Ok, well I can't wait for tomorrow!

 

12-15-07

Journal Entry

Right now, Brenna is at my house. We have gotten together to complete our project! First, we completed our bibliography. Second, we

wrote the author's name next to each of the pictures that we posted on our wiki. Third, we completed our personal and audience

evaluations. Then, I opened up our wiki page on my computer and Brenna opened up the grading rubric page on her computer. Together

 we went through our wiki with the grading rubric and we made sure that we earned a 4 (according to the grading rubric a 4 is the

highest possible grade that you can receive).  We have gone through every possible way to check and make sure that we will receive

a great grade on our project. I feel that Brenna and I went beyond "above and beyond." I feel very good now that we have finally

completed our science project! Brenna and I both agree that we should recieve an A +++! HOORAY!