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Voyagers - Inquiry Project
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I am studying change and development of Xizhou. This project allows for a unique perspective of Chinese modernity that has only been told by government officials and the media, which is partly what contributes to its appeal. As... more
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I have chosen bamboo weaving as my final inquiry topic because I love sewing and doing crafts, and I would like to see how textile is produced. There are many types of textile production including: tie-dye, batik, bamboo weaving... more
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Wood carving/Door carving is the topic I am going to research on the Microcampus trip because I want to learn about this kind of traditional art and I also want to try some of the skills professionals use to create beautiful... more
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I chose to focus on as my main topic is local plant and insect life. I chose to investigate this particular topic because different parts of the world have... more
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Looking into a local business was the final topic that I had decided to pursue due to reading and looking through more relflections and pictures from the Microcampus Alumni. Although, I was definitely the most hesitant about this topic because... more
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The topic I have chosen for my... more
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I choose to investigate tea because I personally love tea as a drink as it comes with a refreshing taste while staying healthy, making it one of my top picks. This topic is important to me because I drink tea almost every day,... more
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The topic I will investigate on Microcampus is wall propaganda messages in Xizhou because I have learned about the repercussions or "manipulating effects" that propaganda played in World War I. I also had a unit in art where we... more
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The creation of a visitor's guide to Xizhou is what I have selected as my inquiry project, and I have chosen this topic because I love creating visual... more
I think what made me decide to choose the topic antiques and collectibles is the fact that I have always been a bit of a hoarder and this topic just seems very very interesting. This topic would be important to me because I... more
The merging of "Looking Outward" and "Looking Ahead" will fully examine Xizhou citizens' unique predictions about the future and their views toward the world. As a 21st century learner, it is crucial to understand different... more
Religious Studies is what I have finally chosen to continue on as my final project in Xizhou. Religion could connect a lot to the culture, thoughts, daily lives, and local history all at the same time, and it also brings different people in... more
I chose to investigate love and marriage because it is one of the topics that I can relate to most. I thought that this inquiry project was not only about learning about how different people live, but it is also about building... more
The topic that stood out for me was Local trade/Tea Horse Trail, and this is the inquiry project I will be focused on during my Microcampus trip. After some research, I found out that the tea and antique trade present in Xizhou... more
Local Food Products/Cuisine is the topic that I am going to study while at Xizhou because cooking is relatively important to me. I have grown up visiting my Great... more
What is an Inquiry Project?
All Microcampus students spend a significant amount of time each week devoted to investigating a topic of high personal interest that relates to the Xizhou area. Students actively seek and depend upon the wisdom of the people living in and around Xizhou to support their active investigation into their chosen area of interest.
During their exploration of one of the wide range of possible topics, students will be supported by a framework for inquiry that features the following four main phases:
1) Posing Real Questions
2) Finding Resources
3) Interpreting Information
4) Reporting Findings
The process is designed to be cyclical in nature, however, and will involve plenty of reflection, questioning, and reframing their research as new information is found. All student work will be made public during the research process online; it is hoped that readers will provide feedback to students during the research process and follow along as the students report their learning.