2.+Researching+for+Information

//Now the investigation begins with research!//

 * Your Objectives / Goals**
 * To find reliable information
 * To identify key ideas and points
 * To practice note-taking skills


 * TASK: Select a god / goddess from the list …**
 * = [[image:http://cashoutcurse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/280px-anubis_standingsvg.png width="141" height="274"]]
 * Anubis** ||= [[image:http://www.crystalinks.com/osiris.png width="145" height="279"]]
 * Osiris** ||= [[image:http://www.crystalinks.com/ptah.png width="155" height="285"]]
 * Ptah** ||= [[image:http://www.glogster.com/media/1/6/55/13/6551357.png width="154" height="287"]]
 * Isis** || [[image:http://www.crystalinks.com/khnum.png width="147" height="291"]]

**Khnum** ||~  ||
 * = [[image:http://www.crystalinks.com/set.png width="119" height="232"]]
 * Set** / **Seth** ||= [[image:http://www.touregypt.net/images/touregypt/isis2x.jpg width="122" height="209"]]
 * Hathor** ||= [[image:http://www.hdw-inc.com/bastetsimple.jpg width="128" height="243"]]
 * Bastet / Bast** ||= [[image:http://www.crystalinks.com/sobek.png width="112" height="254"]]
 * Sobek** ||  ||~   ||
 * = [[image:http://www.crystalinks.com/sekhmet.png width="153" height="290"]]
 * Sekhmet** ||= [[image:http://www.createdebate.com/img/blog_article_images/SunGod.png width="143" height="287"]]
 * Ra / Amun Ra** ||= [[image:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/Thoth.svg/311px-Thoth.svg.png width="166" height="294"]]
 * Thoth** ||= [[image:http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ni/horus_1.jpg width="177" height="228"]]
 * Horus** ||  ||~   ||

1. [|Britannica Encyclopedia] 2. [|Facts on File – Ancient History] 3. Books – find books off the Reading List provided 4. Web search or other places
 * You will research your Ancient Egyptian God in these places**


 * TASK: Background Research - REFERENCE**


 * //Instructions:// Collect notes in point form on the following topics:**
 * Description – physical & personality - D
 * Role / Jobs - R
 * Family Information- F
 * Points you find Interesting - I

//**Extension Areas for Research:**// (Hint: These areas may be on the exam)
 * Location of a temple dedicated to the god or a city they were patrons of
 * Myths involving the gods
 * How ordinary Egyptians worshiped their gods

**ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA [[image:http://www.district279.org/sec/mgsh/media%20center/Britannica.jpg width="175" height="120" align="right"]]**
Use simple key words to search, not full sentences. Begin by searching for your god by just using their name in the search box.
 * 1. Search:** We will begin by using **Encyclopedia Britannica** (located here MyClasses - Year 7 eLibrary Page)
 * Take Notes - Do not write in full sentences. Each bullet point should be less than 10 words.
 * Aim to find 10 points in Britannica.

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 * 2. Label you notes:** When you have finished your note-taking ... label each point according to what topic it relates to //E.g. D, R, F or I.//


 * 3. Bibliography:** Record the articles details for your Bibliography - learn how here.

FACTS ON FILE

 * Repeat what you did for Britannica with Facts on File.**
 * 1. Search and Take Notes**
 * 2. Label your notes**

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 * 3. Bibliography**

** PRINT BOOKS [[image:http://www.walford.net.au/uploaded_files/image_uploads/eNews_Images/books-pile.jpg width="139" height="202" align="right"]] **
Your research assistant has provided you with a **Reading List.** All of the books on the list are either in the library or in Google Books. Search the **OPAC Library Catalogue** to find them and collect any new points.


 * 1. Search** **and Take Notes**
 * 2. Label your notes**
 * 3. Bibliography**

**WEBSITES [[image:http://www.kartoo.com/images/websites.jpg width="118" height="108" align="right"]]**
You are not expected to use websites for this task, however, if you are **having trouble finding information** you may use this website or find other websites - **Guardian's Egypt** Just remember to evaluate the website for reliability and trustworthiness.

**PICTURES[[image:http://www.free-photo-frames.com/images/frames/photo_frame_2.jpg width="130" height="107" align="right"]]**
Find a Picture of Your God. You may use Google Images or Flickr to find a picture of your god, or simply search websites for pictures.

//**Instructions:**// Click here to find out **How to Insert a Picture**, it can be tricky. If you have time, you may use more than one picture.

**Top Ten Points**
//** Instructions: **// Decide on your TEN most important points. You must have at least one point for each of the following: Description, Role, Family or Interesting.

You are now ready to write your Article!

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 * EXTENSION ACTIVITY: ****Create a Wordle based on the Britannica or Facts on File page for your god.**

1. Find a page in either Encyclopedia Britannica or Facts on File on your god. 2. Highlight all the text and copy it (Ctrl C). 3. Open [|Wordle] and paste (Ctrl V) the text in here. 4. Choose the design you like. 5. Place the link on your article or embed the Widget in your workspace wiki page.
 * How?**

To embed ... **copy the embed HTML** from the Wordle website. Go to the wiki, when in **EDIT mode**, click the **Widget button** in the tool bar, select **Other** at the bottom, **paste** in your **copied HTML**, click **preview** and then **save**.

//Question: What are the largest words in your Wordle?//