2013-2014. question #1. what should you know about history fair?
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Write down the things you want to remember: Required during 2nd/3rd quarter Research a topic in Chicago History Make a convincing argument about it
using both primary and secondary sources as evidence.
Option to represent Roosevelt at regional, city, state, and national levels of competition. (LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT! )
Add anything else important you see here to your notes for #1. Topic must relate to something that
happened in Chicago History at least 25 years ago, though impact can (and ideally should) continue today
Topic must be approved by your teacher, and in general, overused topics such as “Al Capone” or “Chicago Fire” will not be allowed
Project must fit this year’s theme, which is “Rights and Responsibilities in History”
Questions about the theme:
2. How would you define the word “RIGHTS”?
3. How would you define the word “RESPONSIBILITIES”?
4. How are the words related? Are they ever in conflict? EXPLAIN.
Question 6. As we look at the next few slides, list
the FIVE ways that you can present your findings, and write down anything you want to remember about each one.
Research Paper 10-12 pages typed in
Times New Roman 10-12 point font
Outline and annotated bibliography (such a bibliography will be required for all projects)
In-line citations, endnotes, or footnotes
Individual students only—NO partners
Exhibit Poster board up to 40
inches wide, 30 inches deep, 6 feet high
Mixture of words and pictures
Looks like a mini-museum
ONE to TWO (maybe THREE with teacher approval) students per project
Most popular category
Live Performance 10 minute skit based
on an original script that you write
Use props, costumes, action sequences
Perform for a live audience (judges and a few observers)
Must be able to overcome stage fright
ONE to FIVE students per project
Video Documentary 10 minute video that looks
like something you’d see on Channel 11
Use pictures, video footage, interviews (if possible), sound effects, music, transitions
Requires some knowledge of computers and video editing software
Access to a computer at home is necessary
ONE TO FIVE students per project
Website
Develop a website with multiple links and pages using Weebly programComputer at home is necessary; website development skills are helpful (html code, etc.) but not requiredMUST attend some after-school orientation sessionsUp to FIVE students per project
Question #7. Which of the five
ways to show your findings do you like the MOST, and why?
Which do you like SECOND MOST, and why?
Question #8. Do you think you
might want to work with partners (in this class or some other classes)? If so, WHO?
WARNING: Good friendships have been ruined by History Fair when partners can’t agree on something or someone gets lazy.
Applying the theme:
#11. What would YOU rule if you were the judge? WHY?
Frank Collin asked for a permit in the late 1970s to march in the predominantly Jewish suburb of Skokie.
The case went all the way to the Supreme Court.
#9. How does the sample topic of “Proposed Nazi March in Skokie” fit the theme?
#10. Are there any rights in conflict? EXPLAIN.