Independent Research Project



New Amsterdam 1645



We've talked about the independent research project and you've already had a chance to explore one area of interest in the form of selecting a non-fiction book. Please comment on your topic selection for the IRP and include comments on the following points:



The Southern tip of Manhattan Island today - New Amsterdam has become the greatest city the world has ever known! New York City.

1. What is your topic?

2. Why did you choose this topic?

3. What do you already know about this topic?

4. What ideas do you have regarding the presentation of this topic?

5. How is the book you chose going to help you research this topic? 

6. What kind of preparation do you feel you need to help you with preparing for your presentation?



Russell Shorto writes an amazing tale of the settlement by the Dutch of the colony of New Amsterdam, in his book The Island at the Center of the World.





Please read and comment on at least two of your classmates' Blog posts today! Your comments must be reflective - show that you have read and thought about their posts and comment constructively.