2012-2013

What is History Fair? All students in this class MUST complete a

history fair project during 2nd / 3rd quarter. You will research a topic in Chicago History

and make a convincing argument about it using both primary and secondary sources as evidence.

If you do a good job and keep making improvements to your project, you can represent Roosevelt at regional, city, state, and national levels of competition. (LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT! )

Question #1.

Take notes on the most important information on the next slide.

You can bullet point your answer to question #1 in short phrases. The topic you choose for your project must

relate to something that happened in Chicago History at least 25 years ago, though impact can (and ideally should) continue today. The topic must be approved by your teacher, and in general, overused topics such as “Al Capone” or “Chicago Fire” will not be allowed. The project must also fit this year’s theme, which is “Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events.”

Question #2. How would you define the phrase

“Turning Points”? How might the phrase apply to: People Ideas Events

Question #3a. 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

Up to TWO 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

Up 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

Up 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 3b. 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 #4. 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.

Question #5.

Kennedy won the 1960 election for President.

Those who watched the debate on TV thought Kennedy won the debate, while those who listened to the radio thought Nixon won the debate.

How does the sample topic of “Kennedy vs. Nixon debates” fit the theme “Turning Points”?

Hint: This was the first televised presidential debate in history.

Question #6.

6a. What kinds of topics and time periods in history interest you? List as many things as you can, and be as specific as you can.

6b. What questions do you have about the History Fair so far?