Dear readers,
This year we will read a fiction book that is based on a true story. The book takes place in Sudan, a war torn country in Africa. It is a glimpse into the tribal culture and the effects of war on civilians. 6th graders found themselves enthralled by the characters and setting and would go home at night and research Sudan and the tribes in the book. They read articles, looked at maps, and watched documentaries. In short, they built their knowledge to better understand what was going on in the book, and they let their curiosity drive their learning. Last year the students took it one step further and organized and executed the Sweets for Sudan project. As a teacher this was a pivotal moment where my students were actively pursuing their learning, their excitement to make the world a better place was contagious, and they chose to help those across the world because of a novel. Reading can be a powerful thing.
Personally, I am curious about a lot of different subjects and love reading articles. My curiosity about the world leads me to travel and learn about the history and culture of different places around the world. I am not able to travel everywhere or all the time, so often times I research about places or read fiction books that take me to places I may never see, and I feel as if my world expands through reading. I also do rather extensive research when planning a trip. Researching before hand helps me use my time wisely in a new place by exploring the places that most interest me and also will give me a sense of the current culture. I read blogs, reviews, articles, and check out travel books from the library. Over Christmas I will travel with my parents and brother to Peru and hike to Machu Picchu to see the ancient Inca ruins hidden in the Andes Mountains. No doubt I will read a lot before the trip to build anticipation but to also appreciate what I will see and experience.
In addition, I enjoy watching and playing sports. I often times look up inspiring athletes or articles about important games. As a former college athlete, I do not officially play a sport anymore, but I thoroughly enjoy knowing what is going on in the sports world. Researching historical figures and events, different places to travel, and sports in general are all subjects I am curious about and I enjoy expanding my knowledge and therefore my world.
What subjects would you research and why? What sparks your curiosity? What do you wish you knew more about?
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I hope everyone is having a great summer!
Ms. Sikes
My favorite subject to study is geography because I enjoy learning about countries, and their cultures and how their government works. I've been learning about geography for about 2 months now, and I hope to learn more about it in the future. 😃
ReplyDeleteOne subject that I would research is the seven ancient wonders of the world. I would research this because I am so interested in who made them, when they were made, and how they looked when they were still in good condition.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of things that spark my curiosity. One of them is remote control cars. I research what the fastest remote control cars are and then I look up videos on them. Next, I look up modifications you can add to your car to make it faster or be able to go off road. Then, I add those modifications to my car.
I wish I knew more about World War 1. I know a lot about World War 2 (because we studied it in 5th grade) but I do not know anything about World War 1. I want to learn about World War 1 because I think history is very interesting and important to learn about.
One subject that I would research is animals because they are very interesting. We learn something new about them almost every day. This topic sparks my curiosity because there are so many different types of animals. Also, it is cool to know how they live and what they do during all of the different seasons. I wish I knew more about animals because it's so awesome to know how the live and what we can learn from them.
ReplyDeleteI would also research about animals. I think that there are even more undiscovered animals and things we don’t even know about the animals that everyone knows about. Zoology is a topic that is very interesting, and it will grow forever. It is a topic that there will always be something new to learn, and to discover. That’s why I think animals are interesting.
DeleteI want to research animals and their habitats. This is interesting to me because some of the same species have different habitats, so this makes me curious. As human beings we live all around the world, and animals do the same, but animals don't wear coats or tank tops like we do. They were made to live in a certain place in the world, and if they move habitats, they could die. I have already started learning about animals and their habitats, but I hope to learn more about it in the future.
ReplyDeleteI would like to research how some people got the ideas for some vehicles. It would be cool to learn how someone got the ideas for boats or trains. I also know where they got the idea, and what started it. It is cool to see how these things can work and how they can brake. Also, I would like to study about the creators. That is what I want to study about.
ReplyDeleteThe subject that I would research would be World War 1. In fifth grade social studies we spent a great deal of time on the history of World War 2, and I would be interested in learning the differences between the historic events. This subject sparks my curiosity because there are so many topics to research about this monumental event in history.
ReplyDeleteI would like to research things about the earth. For example, I think volcanos and their eruptions would be an interesting and exciting thing to learn about. I think it would be cool to learn about the causes of an eruption, and the effects on it too. I think this would be a very interesting and fun subject to learn about.
ReplyDeleteI would like to research inventors and how inventions were thought up. I think it would be cool to know how things were created and who created them. Making things has always been an interest of mine, so knowing how things are made is really cool for me. I wish I wish I knew more about how the inventor came up with the idea because it's different for everyone and it's cool to know the story behind inventions. I totally think this would be a great topic to research.
ReplyDeleteIf I could research any subject it would be history. I love learning about history and how it changed the world. I have always been curious about American History, because it is very fascinating. I love learning about the old wars and battles that were fought all over the world. I wish I knew more about history, because there is a story behind all of the amazing things people have done in the past. I would really enjoy researching this topic.
ReplyDeleteI would love to reasearch vehicles and how they move and work. I love learning about about this topic because it's interesting the way that all these vehicles produce energy and give out energy to the world. I would love to reasearch this topic and learn more about this subject
ReplyDeleteOne subject that I would love to research would be history. I am very interested in the battles that have been fought in the past, and would be very excited to learn more about it. History is one subject that everybody needs to learn about because it teaches you about everything that has happened in the past. I wish I knew more about history because it is a very important topic. I would love to learn more about American History.
ReplyDeleteA subject I want to research would be sea life. I'm interested in sea life and different species. It's a little bit weird because Im terrified of the ocean. I think the ocean can be peaceful and interesting sometimes. It would be fun to know more about the ocean life.
ReplyDeleteOne subject I would love to research would be Greek and Roman Mythology. I love all the stories of battles and quests that were set in that time. I also love the gods of that time because of their battles and situations. I would want to learn about some minor gods and the stories of their enemies. I just love the excitement of the stories and how lots of things can come back to bite you.
ReplyDeleteI would definately research all kinds of mythology also. I have great interests in fantasy type books and stories. love how human like gods are. They make strange choices, and are very self centered. this fascinates me.
DeleteOne subject that I would like to research is outer space. I have always been intrigued by the subject, yet I don't know very much about it. It would be so cool for me to learn about astronauts, the solar system, and space travel. I would enjoy studying and comparing Earth to other planets. Can other planets support life? How is the temperature different? What colors are specific planets? Is there a reason for that? These are just some of the questions that spark my curiosity. I definitely wish I knew more about outer space.
ReplyDeleteOne subject that I wonder and I want to research is the jungle. Ever since the day we learned about the jungle I was hooked but I only know a bit of the jungle but I have a few questions like how many animals are there, are there any more animals that hasn't been discovered, how tall is the highest tree in the jungle and a lot more like that. I really would like to go to the jungle and have a viste. I hope you like the jungle to.
ReplyDeleteA topic I would love to learn more about is animals from the Ice Age period. I find it so interesting that hundreds of thousands of species became extinct all because of an intense climate change. I’m also fascinated by how much information scientists have acquired about the animals that lived over a million years ago. My interest in this topic started when my family went to the Le Brea Tar Pits in California. This exhibit showed tar pits that long ago, used to be active. Also, there were many fossils that were on display but the coolest thing I saw was scientists actually working on uncovering a gargantuan mammoth tusk right before my eyes! In conclusion, I believe that species from the Ice Age can teach us more about history and the planet that we inhabit.
ReplyDeleteA topic I would love to research more about is the colonial times. Ever since I was little I loved learning about history. In fourth grade it really happened because we learned about the Civil War. I loved it so much, and I wanted to learn even more about it. This sparks my curiosity because there were so many people who lived without many things we have now. Sometimes I even wish I lived in the colonial times. I wish I knew more about how the didn't die during the summer. They didn't have air conditioning! When I'm outside playing I'm super sweaty and miserable until I came inside, but I want to know what people did in the colonial times.
ReplyDeleteA topic I would love to research is animals. I think the are very cool and interesting. If I studied animals I could find endangered species and find ways to save them. It is also cool to research the different things different animals eat. Another reason animal research would be fun is, because I could learn how animals hunt differently.
ReplyDeleteI would also love to research animals. There are so many facts about animals to discover!
DeleteI would want to research other counties. I would love to know what games they play, what kind of food they eat, what holidays they celebrate, and more!
ReplyDeleteI think I would like to research how humans work in general. For example, how does the human mind work? Why do we have emotions? How do our five senses work?, and so on. This is interesting because there is so much we don’t about ourselves, and I think it would help be more aware about yourself and your surroundings as well. Also, the human body is still the most advanced thing in the world, so it would be interesting to unlock some of its mysteries.
ReplyDeleteLearning about the human body is also learning about viruses in your body. There are some cancers and more viruses that have been not yet treated and finding ways to treat these things or at least learn how they work have always been of great interest to me.
ReplyDeleteSomething I would find interesting to research is sea animals. I think creatures down in the ocean floor are fascinating. Even jellyfish, whales, sharks, and all the ocean animals that we all know about are cool. You know, only five percent of the ocean has been explored… so who knows what's out there? I want to find out!
One topic that I would like to research are myths and legends like, Bloody Mary, Bigfoot, The lochness Monster, The Water-Panther, and more. I think that even to this day myths and legends will be fun to research and prove correct by finding fossils, clues, and footprints of these mythical creatures.
ReplyDeleteThat would be so cool to learn about! It would be fun to learn and then explore where they have been sighted.
DeleteI also agree with you kiley it would be fun, adventurous, and a scary exited feeling.
DeleteI would love to study the ocean and other bodies of water. Since, we have barely scratched the surface of our oceans and water itself it is a field of research with so much to be found. With diving equipment being rolled out of factories and new designs in equipment we can go deeper and better understand life in the ocean compared to on land. With many species undiscovered anyone can explore and find something new. :)
ReplyDeleteI also think that it would be cool to learn more about the ocean and what's down there. There's so many unknown facts about the ocean and the creators living in it.
DeleteI would want to study more about places out the United States. It would be fun to learn about what they do on holidays and all their traditions.
ReplyDeleteThe subject that I am most curious to research is outer space. I would love to study outer space because there are so many galaxies that have not been discovered yet. I am excited to learn about what the planets are each made of, how there are so many stars in the sky night, and how stars form their constellations.
ReplyDeleteI would love to research, all the different cultures around the world, and how their people's lives are different from ours. Also, all of the different holidays that other people celebrate, and why they celebrate them. I would love to read about cultures all around the world, and the fact that reading can take you there is truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you, Lola! It would be so cool to learn about other people’s cultures and what they do differently from us. Like tribes who dance or eat certain food or wear certain clothes. It would be cool why they do that and how many amazing cultures there are! Same with holidays. It would be so cool to learn what holidays other people celebrate and what is the cause of them celebrating. Whether it means dancing, eating, shopping or wearing certain clothes, cultures would be such an interesting thing to learn about.
DeleteThe subject I would be interested in is history. I have sometimes wondered how things were and worked many years ago. I would also want to learn about some mysteries along time ago and famous people. I can not wait to learn about many things this year
ReplyDeleteThe subject that I would want to reaserch most about is ocean life. There are many animals that have not been discoverd yet and I think it would be cool to discover them! Just reaserching about sea creatures that are already discovered such as jelly fish, squids, whales and sharks would be an amazing opportunity. I don't know about anyone else but I think they are all really cool. Scientist say that there is still 95% of the ocean that has not yet been discovered, so lets discover it!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you Mary Lee! I also think researching ocean life would be amazing! I mean the ocean covers more than 70 percent of the earth's surface, there is so much we can learn! There is over 1 million known species of plants and animals in the ocean. The ocean is a great research topic, good thinking Mary Lee.
DeleteThe subject that I would research would be history. Generally American History. I am very curious and fascinated by the ways our country was built and how it came together. All of the struggles and sacrifices that got us here as a country fascinates me. History/social studies has always been one of my favorite subjects and I would love to further understand this topic. There is an amazing opportunity in history to learn about the long lasting legacy of some of the American Heroes before us!
ReplyDeleteThe main subject I would like to research would be sea life. Did you know that our planet has only researched 5 percent of the ocean when there is 70 percent. We still need to research the other 65 percent. I would enjoy researching and learning about the ocean and it's sea life.
ReplyDeleteA topic I am very curious in, and find fun to research would be Science, especially new scientific discoveries. I am always excited to hear about ways people are discovering and creating new things, and wait for some scientific breakthrough or, a slow discovery that takes years to study, but in the end pushes humanity forward. We have come so far in the study of in the last hundred years, I try to imagine what it will be like a hundred years from today! Hoverboards that actually hover and aren’t just a skateboard with weird wheels that you operate by leaning forward? Cures for Diseases we didn’t have before? Drone Pizza Delivery? All of these could be made possible through science.
ReplyDeletePeace out, I have no doubt, try another route, plant a sprout, and catch a trout.
One thing that really interests me is Science. In science I really take an interest in the study of how the human mind works. For example if two people where in the same situation how they would both react differently all because there minds process differently. This is also why I take in interest in children's psychology. I love to think how everyone's thought feeling and behavior is all connected. I also like science because the more creative you are the better. Science really sparks creativity for me that's why I love it so much. And I really hope I will be able to see a flying car in my lifetime.
ReplyDeleteOne topic that really interests me is History. It would be so cool to learn more about the past. To find out about historic events. I really think it would be fun to know more about the titanic. I want to know all the details, and what the captain was doing that made them hit the iceberg. History is an important part of our past,present, and future.
ReplyDeleteEspecially this year I would love to know more about the eclipse. Since Nashville is a great viewing spot I would love to know how and why the eclipse happens. I think all of that kind of stuff is really enteresting since no human can make or stop the eclipse from happening. The eclipse is defiantly something I want to learn about and I hope to learn some before school starts.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! That would be really interesting and I believe we will learn some about that with Mr. Mason.
DeleteOne subject that I would like to research more is both of the World Wars. Before my family visited the Normandy beaches which are famously known for being the place where D-Day occurred, I researched this event by reading multiple books about it. Researching D-Day was extremely fun and I learned so much. Although I gathered lots of information about both of the World Wars when I visited Europe, it was only a small fraction of everything that went on in the them. It is such a big subject that there is no limit of knowledge that you can accumulate about it. I also really enjoy learning about very different kinds of wars and all the planning that went on during them. There is so much going on and so many cool memorials to learn about and visit. I am looking forward to learning more about the major wars in the future and hopefully will be able to visit other historic sites.
ReplyDeleteI like researching wars also. I have great fascination in world war two. I saw Berlin, and saw the Holocaust museum in DC, and both were fastinating.
DeleteI would love to know more about space and that how it goes on forever. Also, It would be cool if NASA had found other things living out of our solar system and how the earth spins at 1,000 miles per hour. I just think it would be cool how space works.
ReplyDeleteOne topic I enjoy researching is actors. If I'm watching a movie or TV show and I recognize an actor, I will pause it to look up who plays a certain character. It is really fun when you think you recognize an actor from one TV show, then find out he or she is actually from another one of your favorite shows. Other times, you might end up being introduced to an actor you had never heard of.
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn more about the Pygmy Marmoset. Also I would like to learn more about the Galapagos. I wonder what Pygmy Marmosets eat. Also are they cold blooded or warm blooded. I also wonder about the Galapagos. It is interesting that all the animals are unique to each island. I think I would love to know more about both.
ReplyDeleteOne topic I love to read is about world war 2. When we did that topic last year in social studies that was a very did I test of mine. Also I think learning more about that time period is very interesting. Especially learning about all the weapons and technology they used and how it got better throughout the war. This is one topic that I really enjoy.
ReplyDeleteOne topic I love to read and research is nature. I love to learn about all types of plants and animals. I no a lot about this topic but there is so much more to learn about this topic and new discoveries about it are made every day. I also find this topic very interesting aswell. The way that animals hunt, defend themselves, and thrive in all sorts of different climates is amazing. This is why I love this topic.
ReplyDeleteSomethings I like to research are animal biology and animal behavior. I enjoy learning about pets and what they are thinking. I find dog and cat behavior interests me a lot because one moment they are active and the next they are asleep. I like to research this topic and then watch how my pets behave. Another topic I enjoy is the environment. I am interested in the water cycle because most of is covered in water. It's important to protect our water sources from pollution and knowing about this will help us keep it clean. Learning about the ecosystem and animals are very interesting topics to me.
ReplyDeleteI really in joy reading books about world war 2. why I like to read books and watch movies about world war 2 is because i think it was interesting how they did things back then . and I just love to learn more an more about it everyday.
ReplyDeleteI really in joy reading books about world war 2. why I like to read books and watch movies about world war 2 is because i think it was interesting how they did things back then . and I just love to learn more an more about it everyday.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be cool to learn more about the history of different sports. I would like to learn how they started, where they started, and how they have changed from the past. I would also like to know how they are played differently in other countries. I know that some sports have been being played for a very long time. I don't know much about this topic, and I would love to learn more about it!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to learn more and more about marine biology. In the ocean, there are so many cool animals and species that are just waiting to be discovered. Since we have only discovered 5 percent of the entire ocean, there are many things to be discovered. I would love to learn more about it!
ReplyDeleteSomething that has sparked my curiosity is space travel. I just want to learn ore about things like black holes and different stars in the universe. Also about the rockets that were launched into space, and along with that the space station.These are all things that I want too know more about.
ReplyDeleteOne topic that I would like to research is the ocean and the creatures in it. Sea creatures ( and coral ) have always fascinated me and I would like to learn more about them and their ability to breathe under water. I would also like to learn more about bio luminescent creatures. That is what I would like to research.
ReplyDeleteI would like to learn more about evolutionary biology. I think it is very interesting how animals evolved to survive in their environments. Did you know that we are not actually descended from chimpanzees, we just shared a common ancestor? There is so much to learn in this field, and I look forward to finding it out.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to learn more about World War 2. I love learning about history because it is so interesting and it tells me what happened in the past. I also like learning about how we won our freedom in World War 2. I love to read about action and there was a lot of action in World War 2. These are all the reasons I want to learn more about World War 2.
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ReplyDeleteI would research the Bermuda Triangle and The Sphinx. The Bermuda Triangle has always been one of my interests and I think it is such a cool and interesting place. So many planes and ships have gone down there, it is really special to me. The Sphinx is an interest of mine because it is so amazing how people built it without any special machines and it is so big. The things that spark my curiosity are usually things I will hear about, read about, or see on television. I wish I knew more about World War I. I get really confused when I hear about it and I feel like it is something I need to know about. It was such a big event in history and I feel like it is important that I know about it.
I would love to study the human body. I would love to learn why we react to certain things, emotionally and physically! I think it would spark my curiosity to find that out. With 6 family members with a certain disease that affects the human body I would love to learn more about that. I would like to learn more about how the mind works. How we feel feelings and so much more. That is what I would want to learn more about.
ReplyDeleteI love to study math. math is so fun when it comes to puzzels and it challenges me. I love being challenged. I enjoy math so much and it was even more fun when I was privleged enough to be on last years math team. I just love to stuy math.
ReplyDeleteThe ocean and how it works. It always amazes me how we know more about space than we do the ocean. Things like the mariana trench and under water volcanos never cease to amaze me. Another reason is the beauty and the life that is almost like another world. Finally discovering new things and learning new things about ocean would be awesome. Those are my reasons why I would love to learn abut the ocean.
ReplyDeleteThis year in 6th grade I would like to learn more about arthropods and insects. Usually, when I read a book about animals I skip the chapter about insects, arthropods, crustacean, etc. I skip these because I had never taken interest in them. So this year I want to learn more about them, after all, they are fascinating creatures.
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