4th grade Research (Mythology Etc.)

• Here is a video to learn about it
  
• Here is your Genius Hour packet
• Deciding on a topic video

We will be exploring the difference between thick and thin questions, specifically why thick questions are better for research. These questions require developing "big ideas" and synthesizing information from multiple sources of information.

Thin: What foods did the Gods/Goddesses eat?

JUST RIGHT/THICK: Which foods did the Gods/Goddesses eat that we still enjoy today?

TOO THICK: What are recipes for the dishes that God/Goddesses ate for someone today?

Thin: When did the Olympics start?

JUST RIGHT/THICK: How have the Olympics changed from when they first began?

TOO THICK: What are the most controversial stories related to the Olympics?

Thin: What is considered to be Greek and Roman architecture?

JUST RIGHT/Thick: Where can you see Greek and Roman architecture in the United States?

TOO THICK: Where can you Greek and Roman architecture in the world?

More Just Right questions:

• Sirens-Half Bird or Half fish?
• A Date with a Siren...a Good Idea or Not?
• Who receives mail at Area 51?
• Area 51: Alien Hotspot or Not?
• How was Area 51 portrayed in the movies?
• What happens to people who claim that to have seen the Loch Ness Monster?
• Can Black Holes be filled?
• How has Mexican artists like Frida Kahlo influence the art world today?

Click on these websites to learn about the Gods, Goddess and other important mythological figures:

• Greek Mythology for kids
• Roman Mythology for kids
• Mr. Donn's Greek List (overview)
  
• Foods
• Ancient Olympic games
• Homer's Iliad (ebook)
• Greek and Roman (U.S. Connection)
• Greek and Roman Architecture (in the U.S.)

Why do you need one? Learn now!

Outline examples: Before and After