Background
Welcome to my Signature Blog! My name is Jess and I am a student at the Emma Willard School. The idea for this project stemmed from my interest in geology and history. I have been fascinated by geology since first grade when my parents gave me a kid's guide to rocks, a hammer, and some safety glasses and said "go smash rocks." My interest was re-kindled last year when I spent a semester in Colorado as part of our science curriculum was the geologic history of the Rockies. I have always been a passionate history student and I knew I wanted to do a Signature project this year, so I decided to merge the two. My project is titled Etched in Stone: The Geologic History of the Emma Willard School.
Essential Questions
These questions will help guide my research and the development of my project. Where and how were the stones used in the construction of our historic buildings created, what geographic location did they come from, how did they get chosen by the school, and how can I show this history to my peers?
Key Products
This is what I hope to achieve by the end of my project in May. The key products of my project will be to compile a written history of my findings in a guidebook form and accompanying qr code system on campus. These informational tools will be used on an educational student led trip to surrounding geologic formations that relate to the history of our buildings.
Timeline
Here is the timeline for my project as it stands today. As with any ongoing independent study, things will change. I am not anticipating a large shift in the trajectory of my project, but you never know!
September: Identify on campus mentor and find off campus expert, Meet with Mr. Mcgivern and Ms. Iannucci to gain some background information on history of buildings. Identify location of quarries and obtain stone samples.
October: Expand knowledge of geology of the region. Identify and work with expert to learn about the geologic history of the surrounding area and quarries these stones came from, decide on form and layout of text and QR.
November: solidify understanding of geologic events leading to the creation of these stones, write section on geological events.
December: learn about and solidify understanding of history of buildings. Use the archives, Ms. Iannucci, and Wrought With Steadfast Will as a resource. Write section on history of buildings.
January: Assemble guidebook, publish online for QR codes, and print guidebook for the trip.
February: Assemble QR code system and post around campus (weather permitting). Make announcement in Morning Reports about QR system.
March: Plan the student led trip (location, duration, cost, agenda, etc.)
April: Recruit participants (victims) for trip
May: Adventure and present project during reunion weekend
I am making progress on my September goals, so stay tuned for updates!
- Jess
Welcome to my Signature Blog! My name is Jess and I am a student at the Emma Willard School. The idea for this project stemmed from my interest in geology and history. I have been fascinated by geology since first grade when my parents gave me a kid's guide to rocks, a hammer, and some safety glasses and said "go smash rocks." My interest was re-kindled last year when I spent a semester in Colorado as part of our science curriculum was the geologic history of the Rockies. I have always been a passionate history student and I knew I wanted to do a Signature project this year, so I decided to merge the two. My project is titled Etched in Stone: The Geologic History of the Emma Willard School.
Essential Questions
These questions will help guide my research and the development of my project. Where and how were the stones used in the construction of our historic buildings created, what geographic location did they come from, how did they get chosen by the school, and how can I show this history to my peers?
Key Products
This is what I hope to achieve by the end of my project in May. The key products of my project will be to compile a written history of my findings in a guidebook form and accompanying qr code system on campus. These informational tools will be used on an educational student led trip to surrounding geologic formations that relate to the history of our buildings.
Timeline
Here is the timeline for my project as it stands today. As with any ongoing independent study, things will change. I am not anticipating a large shift in the trajectory of my project, but you never know!
September: Identify on campus mentor and find off campus expert, Meet with Mr. Mcgivern and Ms. Iannucci to gain some background information on history of buildings. Identify location of quarries and obtain stone samples.
October: Expand knowledge of geology of the region. Identify and work with expert to learn about the geologic history of the surrounding area and quarries these stones came from, decide on form and layout of text and QR.
November: solidify understanding of geologic events leading to the creation of these stones, write section on geological events.
December: learn about and solidify understanding of history of buildings. Use the archives, Ms. Iannucci, and Wrought With Steadfast Will as a resource. Write section on history of buildings.
January: Assemble guidebook, publish online for QR codes, and print guidebook for the trip.
February: Assemble QR code system and post around campus (weather permitting). Make announcement in Morning Reports about QR system.
March: Plan the student led trip (location, duration, cost, agenda, etc.)
April: Recruit participants (victims) for trip
May: Adventure and present project during reunion weekend
I am making progress on my September goals, so stay tuned for updates!
- Jess