My actions today were to finish the community and chance cards for the monopoly board
I did finish the cards
This helped me get closer to finishing the details of the final project
My next actions are to have 25 index card posts and finish more details on the monopoly board with Aaron.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Daily progress
My actions coming into today were to find more stie for delicious and then to create index cards for those bookmarks.
Today I corrected my index cards that I made mistakes on and found more details for the final project.
Doing this helped me to further organize my notes and final project.
My next actions are to once again find and bookmark more sites to make index cards for and to work out more details for the final project.
Today I corrected my index cards that I made mistakes on and found more details for the final project.
Doing this helped me to further organize my notes and final project.
My next actions are to once again find and bookmark more sites to make index cards for and to work out more details for the final project.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Daily Progress
Today I was supposed to find more sites for delicious and create index cards.
I made more index cards and bookmarked more sites on delicous today.
This helped me get my info organized into a manner that I can easily read it earlier.
My next actions are to continue finding sites for delicious and then create more index cards on blogger.
I made more index cards and bookmarked more sites on delicous today.
This helped me get my info organized into a manner that I can easily read it earlier.
My next actions are to continue finding sites for delicious and then create more index cards on blogger.
Index card 18
http://nefertiti.iwebland.com/weapons/index.html
Nubian mercenaries made up the best archer units, the key soldiers in the Egyption army. The bow was a composite of horn, wood and sinews. New Kindom infantry carried axes, and spears. In addition to the bow and arrow, charioteers carried a spear to defend themselves after using all their arrows. Most of these weapons had their origin in Asia. The intro of metal working made weapons more durable.
Nubian mercenaries made up the best archer units, the key soldiers in the Egyption army. The bow was a composite of horn, wood and sinews. New Kindom infantry carried axes, and spears. In addition to the bow and arrow, charioteers carried a spear to defend themselves after using all their arrows. Most of these weapons had their origin in Asia. The intro of metal working made weapons more durable.
Index card 17
http://www.king-tut.org.uk/ancient-egyptians/ancient-egyptian-weapons.htm
Slings and bows and arrows were the ranged weapons of the Egyption army while cresent shaped axes, swords, and stone; bronze; and iron maces were the close range weapons. Chariots were the cavalry and riders were equiped with either a bow and arrow or spear. Chariots were also used to run over enemy forces. Some may have had spiked wheels.
Slings and bows and arrows were the ranged weapons of the Egyption army while cresent shaped axes, swords, and stone; bronze; and iron maces were the close range weapons. Chariots were the cavalry and riders were equiped with either a bow and arrow or spear. Chariots were also used to run over enemy forces. Some may have had spiked wheels.
Index card 16
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/weapons.htm
Egyptions used swords, spears, axes, and arrows made of iron, bronze and at first stone. Most of the weapons used by the Egyptions were once tools like the battle axe for example was used to cut wood.
Egyptions used swords, spears, axes, and arrows made of iron, bronze and at first stone. Most of the weapons used by the Egyptions were once tools like the battle axe for example was used to cut wood.
Index card 15
http://library.thinkquest.org/10949/fief/medknight.html
The first armour of knights was chain mail tunics over a lenin shirt and padded pants. This was soon replaced with full plate armour that weight between 40 and 60lbs. Their shields were made of either wood or metal. The sword of a knight weighed 32lbs and was often acompanied by a smaller knife.
The first armour of knights was chain mail tunics over a lenin shirt and padded pants. This was soon replaced with full plate armour that weight between 40 and 60lbs. Their shields were made of either wood or metal. The sword of a knight weighed 32lbs and was often acompanied by a smaller knife.
Index card 14
http://www.castles-of-britain.com/castle36.htm
double edged swords, axes, metal tiped spears became popular during the bronze and iron ages. The sword however was very expensive; Saxons were said to value a sword at 15 male slaves or 120 oxen. Axes first gained recognition when the vikings started raiding the coast of Europe. In a garisson the most valueable weapon was the crossbow. Peasants fought with whatever they hand, most likely their farm tools like sickles. In a siege, commanders used trebuchets, mangonel and balistas to break down the castle walls. The 13th century brought new, improved swords, and other weapons, the 14th century focused on gunpowder.
double edged swords, axes, metal tiped spears became popular during the bronze and iron ages. The sword however was very expensive; Saxons were said to value a sword at 15 male slaves or 120 oxen. Axes first gained recognition when the vikings started raiding the coast of Europe. In a garisson the most valueable weapon was the crossbow. Peasants fought with whatever they hand, most likely their farm tools like sickles. In a siege, commanders used trebuchets, mangonel and balistas to break down the castle walls. The 13th century brought new, improved swords, and other weapons, the 14th century focused on gunpowder.
Index card 13
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/arms/hd_arms.htm
Armour during the middle ages was typicaly a short sleeved chail mail shirt made of interlocking rings. The shields were round wood coverd in leather and metal rims. Common weapons were the spear, sword, ax and bow. In the 12th century, knights began to wear flat toped helmets that covered the face. The breastplate didn't appear untill the 13th century along with the metal plate armour due to the invention of the crossbow.
Armour during the middle ages was typicaly a short sleeved chail mail shirt made of interlocking rings. The shields were round wood coverd in leather and metal rims. Common weapons were the spear, sword, ax and bow. In the 12th century, knights began to wear flat toped helmets that covered the face. The breastplate didn't appear untill the 13th century along with the metal plate armour due to the invention of the crossbow.
Index card 12
http://www.knightsandarmor.com/
The sword was the typical weapon of the medieval knight. They were usualy made of low carbon steel with a crossguard to protect the knights' hands from the double edged blade. The detail of decoration on the sword was based on owner's wealth. On horseback a knight would use a lance, which started off as just a spear. In response, people invinted pikes and halberds which were longer and could reach the knight on his horse.
The sword was the typical weapon of the medieval knight. They were usualy made of low carbon steel with a crossguard to protect the knights' hands from the double edged blade. The detail of decoration on the sword was based on owner's wealth. On horseback a knight would use a lance, which started off as just a spear. In response, people invinted pikes and halberds which were longer and could reach the knight on his horse.
Index card 11
http://riv.co.nz/rnza/hist/gun/firstgun.htm
Guns were first made from forged iron into bombards. Cast iron guns were cheaper, but weren't manufactured untill the end of the 15th century and often expoded when used. Bombards, howitzers and mortors were the first artillary with a short round barral aimed at a high angle to lob over castle walls.
Guns were first made from forged iron into bombards. Cast iron guns were cheaper, but weren't manufactured untill the end of the 15th century and often expoded when used. Bombards, howitzers and mortors were the first artillary with a short round barral aimed at a high angle to lob over castle walls.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Daily progress
My actions coming into today were to continue making citations on delicious and make more index cards.
Today I made more index cards
This helped me organize my information in a way that would be easier to gather in the future.
My next actions are to continue to make index cards
Today I made more index cards
This helped me organize my information in a way that would be easier to gather in the future.
My next actions are to continue to make index cards
Index Card 10
http://www.castles-of-britain.com/castle35.htm
This is a description of the weapons, training, and life of the medieval knight. Every knight started out as a page at the age of 7, at the age of 14, the became a squire, and at 21 they became a full fleged knight. These were the elite warriors with the best of everything, and often they were mercenaries hired out to local lords to fight.
This is a description of the weapons, training, and life of the medieval knight. Every knight started out as a page at the age of 7, at the age of 14, the became a squire, and at 21 they became a full fleged knight. These were the elite warriors with the best of everything, and often they were mercenaries hired out to local lords to fight.
Index Card 9
http://themiddleages.tripod.com/soldiers.htm
This site states the equipment, weapons and armour, and the role of each type of medieval soldier, from the peasant all the way to the barons and kings.
This site states the equipment, weapons and armour, and the role of each type of medieval soldier, from the peasant all the way to the barons and kings.
Index Card 8
http://www.factsmonk.com/ancient_greek_weapons
Ancient greeks used a long spear as their main weapon. These varied in length from 6 to 8 feet. The spear shaft was made of ash, and since they were easily breakable, they had a bronze cap on one end which was used as a club. The typical greek soldier wore about 65lbs of armour with a breast plate, round shield, and greaves. The balista was the first crossbow and was used as a seige engine.
Ancient greeks used a long spear as their main weapon. These varied in length from 6 to 8 feet. The spear shaft was made of ash, and since they were easily breakable, they had a bronze cap on one end which was used as a club. The typical greek soldier wore about 65lbs of armour with a breast plate, round shield, and greaves. The balista was the first crossbow and was used as a seige engine.
Index Card 7
http://www.mlahanas.de/Greeks/war/Armor.htm
This site describes the layout, of the greek army; its weapons, its armour. Greek soldiers carried a large round shield, a long spear, and a short sword used as a secondary weapon.
This site describes the layout, of the greek army; its weapons, its armour. Greek soldiers carried a large round shield, a long spear, and a short sword used as a secondary weapon.
Index Card 6
http://artofchainmail.com/history.html
Evolution of armour from plate armour, to chain mail for the ancient world.
Evolution of armour from plate armour, to chain mail for the ancient world.
Index Card 5
http://www.richeast.org/htwm/Greeks/Romans/weapons/weapons.html
A list and description of the basic equipment of the Roman Legions. On the list is the armour that they used, and the weapons that they carried.
A list and description of the basic equipment of the Roman Legions. On the list is the armour that they used, and the weapons that they carried.
Index Card 4
http://www.eclectichistorian.net/Roman/
Brief descrption of the weapons used by the Roman armies such as the gladious, which was also used by the gladiators. The Romans also invented the first armour piercing round, similarly called the pilum.
Brief descrption of the weapons used by the Roman armies such as the gladious, which was also used by the gladiators. The Romans also invented the first armour piercing round, similarly called the pilum.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Daily progress post
My actons for today were to create index cards, find more citations, complete the project prospectus, and get an idea for the final project.
All of which I did except for finding more citations for delicious
Doing the index cards helped me gather my research into a more organized manner.
What I shall do next is to find more citations and then create more index cards.
All of which I did except for finding more citations for delicious
Doing the index cards helped me gather my research into a more organized manner.
What I shall do next is to find more citations and then create more index cards.
Index card 3
http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/games/a/gladiatorweapon.htm
Samnites, provacators and secutors are all types of gladiators, each with their own equipment. Their weapons ranged from javalins, the fascina, to swords, the gladius. They also sometimes carried a net, an iaculum. The typical armour was a visored helmat, galea, a metal shoulder piece, galareus, elbow bands, manicae, greaves, ocrea, and a round or oblong shield, parma or scutum.
Samnites, provacators and secutors are all types of gladiators, each with their own equipment. Their weapons ranged from javalins, the fascina, to swords, the gladius. They also sometimes carried a net, an iaculum. The typical armour was a visored helmat, galea, a metal shoulder piece, galareus, elbow bands, manicae, greaves, ocrea, and a round or oblong shield, parma or scutum.
Index Card 2
http://www.nativewayonline.com/cave.htm
The first bows were easy to make, but they weren't very strong. The arrows used were made of stone, bone, and later on, metal. The knives were chipped from obsidion or flint and were very sharp edge. Atlatls allowed a person to throw a spear over a longer distance. The average without one was about 30 feet, with this addition the average distance traveled tripled to 90 feet.
The first bows were easy to make, but they weren't very strong. The arrows used were made of stone, bone, and later on, metal. The knives were chipped from obsidion or flint and were very sharp edge. Atlatls allowed a person to throw a spear over a longer distance. The average without one was about 30 feet, with this addition the average distance traveled tripled to 90 feet.
Index card 1
http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=aa89
Starting 15,000 years ago the main weapons of choice were made of rock. These rocks were chipped to form arrows and spears. Then about 7000B.C. copper was discovered. This made weapons stronger and it was still to soft so they combined copper with tin to make bronze about 2800 B.C. which was much harder and better for combat. This lead to the development of primitive swords and axes. The use of bronze was also very flexible and anyone who owned a small furnace could make any weapon they desired. The first type of mass production.
Starting 15,000 years ago the main weapons of choice were made of rock. These rocks were chipped to form arrows and spears. Then about 7000B.C. copper was discovered. This made weapons stronger and it was still to soft so they combined copper with tin to make bronze about 2800 B.C. which was much harder and better for combat. This lead to the development of primitive swords and axes. The use of bronze was also very flexible and anyone who owned a small furnace could make any weapon they desired. The first type of mass production.
Project Propectus
1) How have arms and armour changed over time?
2) A monopoly board with the different weapons as the spaces
3) As one moves along the board, they can see have ancient weapons have developed
4) A monopoly style game board that is enjoyable but educational
5) This game would exhibit the change in weapons like a time-line, but is more entertaining
6) Set up blogger and delicious, find sources, make postcards, design the board with the weapons in chronological order, turn in to game
7) make index cards
2) A monopoly board with the different weapons as the spaces
3) As one moves along the board, they can see have ancient weapons have developed
4) A monopoly style game board that is enjoyable but educational
5) This game would exhibit the change in weapons like a time-line, but is more entertaining
6) Set up blogger and delicious, find sources, make postcards, design the board with the weapons in chronological order, turn in to game
7) make index cards
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Daily progress
Coming into today I needed to research more about weapons from the stone-age all the way to medieval nights. Also I had to decide what the final project was going to be.
However, I have yet to decide what the final project will be. Today I bookedmarked moe websites on delicious.
What I did today helped me gain research to answer how weapons have evolved.
My next actions are to determine what the final project will be and bookmark websites on delicious.
However, I have yet to decide what the final project will be. Today I bookedmarked moe websites on delicious.
What I did today helped me gain research to answer how weapons have evolved.
My next actions are to determine what the final project will be and bookmark websites on delicious.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Daily progress
My next action for today was to find and research my topic and research question, all of which I did today. Also I bookmarked a few websites on Delicious. The research that I did helped me find my question and gather some information about it. My next actions would be to continue to research and gather more info. Along with that I need to find out what I'm going to do for the presentation.
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