Colin’s Journal

12.3.2007  Today The project was introduced to us my Mrs. Jansen and Mrs. Tucker. We learned how to make the wiki page and that we would have to  I made the timeline along with Ari’s help over gmail IM.  It sounded FUN!

When I got home, I started to make the web page and play around with it. I had set a time with Ari to get on Gmail and talk about it, and when it was time, we started to make the timeline. I made the first one, and then Ari edited it. Sadly my WiFi was acting up, so we could not continue.

12.4.2007  Today I made my Journal and tried to edit the HTML of the page using Dreamweaver. In class, Mrs. Tucker said that my timeline wasn't specific enough and that my journal wasn't long enough. Then I revised my timeline once again, and elongated my journal with more information.

At home, I started  to check out the settings, and found that I could change the CSS styles. I changed it to one that I liked and Emailed Ari to see what he thought of it. Then I made many more links in preparation for the writing, and added a picture.

12.5.2007  Today Mrs. Jansen helped our class on evaluating websites that we find on the freeweb. She posted a form on the library website that would help us do it. We have to turn in one of these forms with every free website we use.

At home, I started finding more sources and looking for some possible videos to spice it up a little. Than I came across a game that is somewhat related to bacteria, and is probably the closest I will find to a Thermus Aquaticus game.

12.6.2007  Today in class I found more links and sources. I also started to fill out the sheets about he reputability of sources. I was unsure weather Wikipedia was a reputable source, even though it was listed on NetTrekker.

At home, I took a break from the website.

At home, I worked on evaluating the freeweb sites again.

12.7.2007  At school today we did the vaccine immunity lab.

At home, I took a break because it was Friday.

12.8.2007  Today I saw friends and played videogames.

12.9.2007  Today I finished evaluating the sites and updated my journal.

12.10.2007  Today in class, we finished the lab. I worked on the questions and also worked on the procedural errors. After that, I worked on the facts part of the site.

At home, I updated my journal and went to bed.

12.11.2007  In class, we had a project work day. I worked on evaluating the web sites and found a good source. Ari worked on the current events page.

At home, I Worked on the Facts section of the site. Most of what was in Ari's notes was good information for this page, and he said that I could use it.

12.12.2007  Today in class we worked on the bacterial confirmation lab. We performed the MAC test, the Gram test and the motility test on four types of bacteria.

At home, I worked on the structure and classification pages. I also updated my journal, which was not up to date. After this, I made a Thermus Aquaticus Graphic for the home page.

12.13.2007  In class, we worked more on the bacterial confermation lab. When it was done, I worked on the site.

At home, It was Ari's tern, so I took a break.

12.14.2007  Today in class, we worked on the lab   report. I finished it and then started finishing up the site. It is almost done!

At home, I started to work on my notes page, the evaluations, and the bibliography.

12.15.2007  Today I finished up some minor details, perfecting the site. I also completed the personal evaluation.

12.16.2007  Today I emailed the final site.