Research Project

Over the next two weeks, Christopher will be working on a Social Studies research project. It is paired with a National History competition.

First, he had to choose an individual who has made a historical contribution. He picked Robert E. Lee. I believe that has to do with where his dad coaches football!Second, he had to select the type of project. The choices were performance, documentary, web pages, research paper or an exhibit board. He selected the exhibit board. Yippee! It's a giant diorama. We loved doing those last year for fifth grade reading projects.

Both Christopher and I have big plans. Unfortunately, upon execution of those plans, he discovers I'm not so crafty or creative and we then struggle with the final design.

This time, we're planning. We know we'll need pictures, possibly a confederate flag (that'll spark some conversation), possibly a representation of Lee's horse, Traveller, and of course, lots of labels.

Research will be done at school. He has a series of activities -- notecards, drafts, outlines, etc., he'll be completing during class. The homework is taking the research and putting it on the board.

Over the weekend, we'll find the board and get some other props. Then we can begin assembly over the next week.

The project is due November 19. So we really have two and a half weeks, but I can almost picture the weekend of November 15 and 16 -- board heaven!