August 10, 2016

Dear Social Studies Fair Coordinators:

This is our 42nd Anniversary for the Region I Social Studies Fair. It will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, in the University Center on the campus of Louisiana State University in Shreveport. Students attending schools in Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, Red River and Webster Parishes in Grades 4-12 are eligible to enter. We encourage your students to share their talents with others in our region through participation in the Social Studies Fair.

Both Group and Individual projects may be entered in three divisions. The total number of entries from your localSocial Studies Fair eligible for the Region I competition is:

Division I Grades 4-5 top eight individual projects and top six group projects from each school.Division II Grades 6-8 top eight individual projects and top six group projects from each school.Division III Grades 9-12 top eight individual projects and top six group projects from each school.

First and Second place winners in the Individual categories and First and Second place winners in the Group categories in all three divisions of the Region I Social Studies Fair will be eligible for participation in the State Social Studies Fair. Winners will receive registration information at the Awards Ceremony at the Region I Social Studies Fair on Friday, January 20, 2017.

Enclosed you will find the Official Entry form for the 2017 Region I Social Studies Fair. Please copy as needed. Be sure to complete the front and back of each entry form and obtain all required signatures prior to submission. Parents or guardians are required to sign. No project will be accepted for Regional competition without prior receipt of acompleted entry form. Entry fee is $15.00 per project. All entry forms and fees must be received by Wednesday, January 4, 2017. No late entries will be accepted.

Mail all entries to: Louisiana State University in ShreveportAttention: Angela TaylorDivision of Continuing EducationOne University Place, TC 131Shreveport, LA 71115

Also enclosed is a schedule for the Region I Social Studies Fair. Thank you for your hard work in making this the bestRegion I Social Studies Fair.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cheryl Irvin at 798-4177 or Angela Taylor at 797-5130.

Sincerely,

Brent WallaceExecutive DirectorDivision of Continuing Education

CHAN G ES : Due to State Fair Date changes, the Region I dates has been changed to JANUARY 20, 2017. Grade 6 is now in Division II; the total number of entries that will be accepted from each division (please see above); History projects are broken down into two groups (History and Louisiana History). T e a c h er’ s e - m a i l a dd re ss f or c o n f i r m a t i on is re qu i re d . LSUS Policy prohibits weapons on campus. Cost Increase to $ 15.00

42nd Annual Region I Social Studies Fair 2017

The Region I Social Studies Fair annually presents an exhibition of work prepared by social studies students from the parishes of Caddo, Bossier, Desoto, Red River and Webster. Major purposes of the Region I Social Studies Fair are:

1. to recognize and reward outstanding scholarship and achievements of social studies students

2. to provide students and teachers with an opportunity to put into practice ideas and principles ofAmericanism and patriotism as taught in social studies

3. to provide students and teachers with an opportunity to relate to their daily lives the ideas and principles taught in social studies

4. to give students and teachers an opportunity to compare and see what others are doing in social studies

5. to give students in social studies an opportunity to interpret the cultural, social, political and economic forces of our times

6. to encourage students and teachers to exchange techniques and ideas that have been successful in their classrooms

7. to encourage students to do creative research and discover ways in which they can contribute to the development of society

8. to lead students to draw more heavily upon all areas of social studies as a means of broadening and deepening their social concepts

9. to arouse public interest in and appreciation for the broad areas of content in social studies

10. to develop an appreciation and understanding among the public for the abilities of youth

11. to encourage an awareness of the world of work.

TO: Region I Social Studies Fair Judges

RE: 2017 Region I Social Studies Fair

FROM: Brent Wallace, Executive Director

We are in the process of planning the Region I Social Studies Fair for the Spring of 2017. This year’s Fair will be held in the University Center on the campus of Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Friday, January 20, 2017.

Both Group and Individual projects may be entered in the three divisions. First and second place winners in Individual categories as well as Group categories in all three divisions will be eligible for participation in the State Social Studies Fair.

The Region I Social Studies Fair schedule will be as follows:

January 20, 2017

7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Registration (first floor) and setting up of exhibits (second floor) University Center

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Judging- Students must be present in assigned exhibit area. Only o n e student per project is permitted

1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch Break(LSUS Food Services- “The Port” is located on the 1st floor of the University Center)

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Exhibits are open to the public (Students need not be present.)

P r o j e ct s t h at h ave p la c e d f or an a w a r d w ill h a v e a n o t i f i c a t ion on t h em . Only these students’ projects will need to attend Awards Ceremony. All projects must be removed after 3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Awards Presentation, University Center TheaterOn ly stud en ts w h ose p rojects h ave p lac ed n eed be p resen t. Parents are welcome.

Official Entry Form

Social Studies Regional Fair 2017

Please print CLEARLY or typeUse only one f o r m for both individual and group projects.

Title of Project:

Name(s) of Student(s):

Address: Street City/ State Zip

Must b e ch e cked C heck whether this is: [ ] Individual (I) [ ] Group (G)C heck one of the following to identify category of project: (Changes in categories cannot be made the day of the Fair)

[ ] Anthropology [ ] History [ ] Sociology[ ] Economics [ ] Louisiana History (includes any history where LA is the subject) [ ] Geography [ ] Political Science

C heck one of the following to identify the division:

[ ] Division I Elementary School (Grades 4-5) [ ] Division II Middle School (Grades 6-8) [ ] Division III-High School (Grades 9-12)

School Name:

School Address: Street City/State Zip

School Phone: ( ) Student Phone: ( )

Sponsoring Teacher: Signature and e-mail address (required) (required)

Home Phone: ( ) Alternate Phone: ( )

S P E C I AL N EE DS : Please list: For your project/presentation, do you require an electrical outlet? D I S A LL O WE D : EXTENSIONS CORDS OR TAPE STRUNG ACROSS THE FLOOR. Also disallowed are chairs or stools in the judging area. Also any cell phones, IPad, Tablets or game devices

N OTE : Mail this form with front & back both completed and signed along with $15 entry fee made payable to LSUS to:

LSU-Shreveport, Div. Of Continuing Education,Atten: Angela TaylorOne University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115

D E AD L I N E : Wednesday, January 4, 2017 for all entry forms and fees. Please make sure an E - M A IL conf irmati on is recei ved as this will be the only communication in reference to entry into the Fair.

I have read, understand, and agree to abide by all Social Studies Regional Fair rules and regulations. This project is completely mine/ours and was created and completed by me/us within the last twelve months without direct, significant aid or assistance from anyone other than my/our sponsoring teacher. Parental involvement in the project was limited to those aspects of the project that are consistent with the Social Studies Fair Regulations.

Student(s) Signature Student(s) Signature (for group project)

R e g i on I Dana Rolland, Local Fair Director’s Signature Region Number

** PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL INFORMATION AND SIGNATURES ARE COMPLETE **

CHECK-OFF LISTFOR YOUR REGIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR

PROJECT

Before going to the regional fair, check off each of the following to make sure you are in compliance with regional regulations. T h i s f o r m i s t o be co m p l e t ed a n d r e t u r ned w it h t he a pp l i c a t i on.

1. Research paper i s not attached to the backboard.2. Title page is included (not labeled as such).3. T a b l e of C o n t e n t s is included (labeled at the top of the page, separate page).4. Abstract is included (labeled at the top of the page, separate page).5. Body of Research is included (pages are not labeled).6. C onc l u s i on is included (labeled at the top of the page, separate page).7. Foot not es/ Endnot es are included (labeled at the top of the page)

(r e q u i r ed f or D i v i s i o n II I projects, optional for Division I and Division II.)8. B i b l i o g r aphy is included (labeled at the top of the page, separate page).9. The research paper is typed (r e q u i r ed f or D i v i s i o n III , optional for Division I and Division II).10. Maximum of 100 ft. extension cord if needed for project. Must let us know on the front page

of the entry form for you to have access to an outlet.THIS MUST BE NOTED ON APPLICATION FORM.

11. The project, as is, has not, nor will be entered into any type of fair(i.e. Science, Home Economics, and Industrial Arts) other than a Social Studies Fair.

12. Oral presentation has been prepared for defending the project(3 minutes). Two minutes additional for judges= questions.

13. This project conforms to the maximum space allotment of 36@ wide, 30@ deep, 8@ high, and not over 100lbs. (These figures are maximums, projects may be smaller.)

14. The entrant’s name, school, hometown, or other identifying informationi s n o t visible anywhere on the project or research paper.

15. No live animals, embryos, fetuses, or original archaeological items are exhibited on the project.16. Only one student is permitted to defend and be present on the floor for judging of group projects.

STUDENTS MUST REMAIN WITH PROJECT OR YOU WILL BE DISQUAILIFIEDNO CELL PHONES, TABLETS OR IPADS. HARD COVER OR PAPERBACK BOOKS ARE ACCEPTABLE

_______________________________________ ___________________________________Student’s Signature Signature of Parent/GuardianREQUIRED REQUIRED

Group Projects: Only one person can be designated as spokes person for the group.Other members of the group will not be allowed in the room.

Student’s Signature (for group project) Signature of Parent/GuardianREQUIRED REQUIRED

_Student’s Signature (for group project) Signature of Parent/GuardianREQUIRED REQUIRED

** PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL INFORMATION AND SIGNATURES ARE COMPLETE **

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Projects should be related to a subject being studied and should assist the students and class in learning more about the subject. Group and/or class projects as well as individual projects may be entered in all three divisions. Group projects and individual projects will be judged separately and separate awards will be given. The m a jor e mph a sis sh o uld be pl a ce d upon p r o j e c ts whi c h ca ll f or m e thods of re s e arc h a nd inqui r y ra th e r th a n “ show” displ a y s or “ c oll ec tions” of obj e c ts.

Division I Division I I Division I I I (Grades 4-5) (Grades 6-8) (Grades 9-12)

1. Anthropology 1. Anthropology 1. Anthropology2. Economics 2. Economics 2. Economics3. Geography 3. Geography 3. Geography4. History 4. History 4. History5. Louisiana History 5. Louisiana History 5. Louisiana History6. Political Science 6. Political Science 6. Political Science7. Sociology 7. Sociology 7. Sociology

Entries for each Division are:

Division I Eight Individual, Six Group Division II Eight Individual, Six Group Division III Eight Individual, Six Group

All projects must be classified by teachers at the time of entry according to the above academic disciplines within the social studies area. Teachers should be careful to see that all projects are placed in the appropriate subject matter category. Final decisions as to categories cannot be changed at registration. History and sociology categories are generally entered into heavily, particularly in Divisions I and II. P l e a s e n o t e: t h e His t o ry c a te g o r y, p er S t a t e F air R e g u la t io n s, h a s b een b r o k en d o w n i n t o T WO s e p a r a t e c a t e g o r i e s, His t o r y & L o u isia n a H i s t o r y.

2017 SOCIAL STUDIES REGIONAL AND STATE FAIR REGULATIONS

The following regulations should be kept in mind by both the students and their sponsoring teachers

All students going to the Social Studies Regional or State Fair should be familiar with and agree to abide by these regulations.

1. Projects must conform to Division level and to academic discipline at both the Regional and State competition. Group projects must have one person designated as spokesman for the group. Other members of the group will not be allowed in the room. (A group project is one in which at least two students were involved in its development.) It is the responsibility of the exhibitor and/or teacher to make sure forms are correct and complete. P r oj ec ts can not be c h a n g e d f r om one c a t e g or y to a not h er at the Re g i o n al or S t a te Fa i r .

2. The exhibitor will be allowed a maximum of five minutes to explain, defend and answer questions on the project. It is mandatory that student presentations not exceed three (3) minutes in order to give judges two (2) minutes for questions. (State Regulations are different)

3. Projects are limited to a table space of 30 inches deep (front-to-back) and 36 inches wide (side- to-side). All elements of the project must fit within the space assigned at the Fair and must not interfere adjacent spaces. No part of the project may be under the display table. No project may exceed 100 pounds in weight and 100 inches in height. Projects must be self-explanatory, stand by themselves, and have back and/or side boards. (See picture in accompanying project guide.)

4. All projects must be accompanied by a paper with the appropriate elements. These elements must include a properly written:

Title pageTable of contentsAbstractBody of research paperConclusionsFootnotes (Division III only)Bibliography (Sources specifically cited in paper) References (Sources generally used to prepare paper)

In regional competition, these and other elements ARE required by the Regional Fair Director. Winning projects at the State Fair MUST include the aforementioned elements. Footnotes are required for Division III winners only. Any standard bibliographic form for citation (APA, MLA, Chicago Style, Campbell, Turabian, etc.) is acceptable. All information (including oral information) must be properly cited.

The abstract is a brief (250 words or less) summary of the content and purpose of the project.Project papers in Division I and II MAY be handwritten or typed; Division III papers must be typed.

5. CD players, light bulbs, batteries, etc. must be provided by the entrant. All projects requiring electricity must be accompanied by a minimum 50 foot extension cord. Also, projects using computers must have electrical surge protection devices and M U S T BE NO TED ON THE AP P L ICA T ION ( e v e n t h o u gh e n tr a nt is p r ovi d i n g ) .All equipment must be contained within the space allocated for the project.

6. The entrant’s name, school, hometown, or other identifying information is n ot t o b e visi b le anywhere on the project or research paper unless it is specifically related to the project. En tr a n t s m ay n ot w e ar s c h ool un i f o r m s or o t he r i d e n t i f yi n g c lo th i n g .

7. No live animals or any type of embryos or fetuses may be exhibited. Only properly prepared animal skins, hides, or stuffed animals can be used in exhibits.

8. The State Fair and the LSUS Regional Fair are N OT responsible for valuables left on display, especially audio-visual or computer equipment.

9. Only one student will be present to defend a project-e v e n in g r oup p r oj ec ts .10. No individual will be allowed to defend more than one project. Substitute presenters are

not allowed.11. There is to be no communication between the student and the parents, teachers, or

other participants while a student is being judged.13. Projects not removed after the awards ceremony will be removed and discarded by the Fair

site personnel during clean-up operations.14. Parents and guests will be asked to leave the project display area during the judging.

(This includes the entire second floor of the LSUS University Center).15. Do not leave your project until the judging in your division/discipline has ended.

(Notification will be given to students at the end of judging in each area. I f y our division/dis c ipline h a s b ee n dismiss e d a nd y ou h a v e not b ee n judg e d, c ont a c t a m e mb e r of t h e S t a te or R e g ion a l Fa ir C ommitt e e imm e di a t e l y ! )

16. Food or beverages in the project display area are not allowed.17. Students must strictly adhere to instructions given by Fair and LSUS Security personnel.18. No additional entries from regional competitions will be accepted the day of the State Fair.

Only entries certified by regional Fair Directors and received at least ten (10) working days prior to the State Fair are acceptable. If a registration form was not sent in from a regional competition because of an error at the Regional competition, the student must be prepared to present evidence that the project is eligible and the necessary Fair fee has been paid.

19. Do not block either the aisles or exit/entry corridors, especially during the awards ceremony.20. If you have a problem or need information, please contact the State Fair committee

person stationed on the stage for assistance and official information.21. Projects may be modified or improved between fairs; however, the main theme, title,

and discipline must be maintained.22. The Regional and State Fair Directors have the authority to make decisions not covered

in these regulations on all matters related to their respective Fairs.23. Decisions of judges are final and are not subject to review or appeal.24. Failure by a student, parent, or teacher to adhere to Fair regulations on any and all requests

from Fair Committee members will result in disqualification of the associated student project.

25. Parents and/or school personnel are responsible for the supervision and safety of the entrant.The Social Studies Fair Council is not responsible for supervision.

26. State Fair regulations: displays of archaeological materials/human remains should be limited to those: (a) from the ground surface (not dug up); (b) from private property (not state or federal); and (c) not associated with any sort of human burial or contain any human remains. Students can contact the Division of Archaeology, P.O. Box 44247, Baton Rouge, LA, 70804; (504)342-8170 for booklets about archaeology. (Refer to state law 1991- Act 704, house Bill No. 1446)

27. Judges’ evaluation forms for projects will not be made public following the conclusion of the regional or state fair.

Please NO TE : LSUS strictly prohibits any weapons on campus. You are encouraged to bring pictures. Space is limited in the judging area; therefore, n o c h ai rs, s t ools, cell phones, tablets, ipads or games divices a r e allo w e d . If caught with one of these items you will be disqualified. Students may sit on floor in front of project.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Food services are located on the LSUS campus and in the area immediately adjacent to campus. (Food may not be brought into the project display area.)

2. Telephones and restroom facilities are available on site at designated locations.3. Please observe all LSUS campus parking regulations, especially during loading and unloading of

projects.4. Once projects are set up for display, students are free to leave until 9:50 AM. We encourage them to

visit the LSUS campus until time for judging. However, judging begins promptly at 10 a.m. so students should be back in place by 9:50 a.m. Parents and Teachers must remain down stairs during judging. If they are found up stairs then the student could be disqualified.

5. LSUS is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.6. It is the responsibility of the participant for any valuables left on display.7. All projects not removed by 3:30 pm 1/20/17, will be placed in the trash.

A Guide to Social Studies Fair Projects

This portion of the Social Studies Fair Bulletin is intended to identify key elements in a social studies fair project, describe how those elements should be developed and offer incidental information for teachers and students about how to initiate, develop and present a social studies fair project.

This information is intended for teachers, students and fair committee members. Teachers are an essential resource in the development of social studies fair projects. Therefore, it is important that they have proper, accurate information about the fair projects to share with their students. Students will find this guide and any additional information given by their teacher useful in developing projects. Hopefully, it will avoid the wasted time students spend casting about for scattered information related to the projects. The information here also can be useful to fair committee members who must respond to many questions from both teachers and students about social studies fair projects. Finally, the information within this section can be of use to judges who must decide which project, among many, is worthy of recognition.

The Basics of a Social Studies Project

The development of every social studies fair project should consider the following: A. A topicB. A physical displayC. A research paperD. An oral presentation

How to select a topic:The best way for a student to select a topic is to identify something that arouses their curiosity.

Students always have questions about many different topics, subjects, events, people, and places. The student should identify one and begin to think about it.

In considering a topic, please keep in mind:1. Value- The topic should shed light on some significant aspect of human experience.2. Originality- If a project has been the subject of a previous investigation, the proposed

new study should either furnish substantial new evidence or provide a significant new interpretation.

3. Practicality- Sources must be available which one may use conveniently and without fear of censorship. The scope of the subject should be neither too limited nor too broad.

4. Unity- Every project must have a unifying theme, or be directed to a certain question or thesis, so that there is a point of departure, the development of the subject, and specific conclusions.

Please NO TE : LSUS strictly prohibits any weapons on campus.You are encouraged to bring pictures.

There are limited topics of study, especially at the local level. These include studies of businesses, churches, governments, biographies, community changes and other such topics. It must be understood, however, that any one phase may involve one or all of the social sciences. For example, the evolution of business represents one phase of economics; its impact on people involves sociology; and its influence on people involves psychology. Even though the project encompasses many disciplines, it must be entered for competition in the discipline of major emphasis.

In selecting a topic the student should exercise care about the scope of the project. The project topic should not be so broad that it cannot be given good in-depth treatment. Conversely, the student’s topic should not be too specific. For example, a topic such as World War II might be too broad, and it might be too difficult to cover everything about that historical event in one comprehensive project. On the other hand, a topic such as Louisiana’s involvement in the war would be too limited. Some topics in between would, perhaps, be more suitable. Some examples are the War in the Pacific, the bombing of the Pearl Harbor, the allied invasion of Europe, the development of the atomic bomb or the Battle of the Bulge.

It is possible that a student might be able to successfully create a project on World War II or Louisiana in World War II. The key is how the student treats the topic. A student might be able to create a project with a unique perspective on both of these topics. However, great care should be given to find the middle ground between topics that are too broad and topics that are too narrow.

Once a responsible topic is selected, a title should be given to the project. The title should be short and descriptive and create a picture of the project. It should pique the judges’ curiosity and spark an interest in learning more about the project associated with the title. It may be that the best title could be assigned after the research is completed.

Once the topic and/or title is selected, the student should begin research. Information can be gathered from many sources, especially school, public or college/university libraries.

Sources of information concerning one project may require only questionnaires to a sample of people and the tabulation of results; another project may be based on the study of manuscripts and/or newspapers; and still another project may be based on governmental publications or those of some specialized agency. The following are fruitful sources of information for researchers in the social sciences:

A. Newspapers, magazines, published letters, memos;B. Unpublished manuscripts (wills, letters, deeds, church minutes, diaries); C. Government publications (international, national, state and local);D. Publications by private agencies, physical remains, (buildings, battle areas, artifacts); E. Oral interviews, polls and questionnaires, photographs, sound recordings, and films. F. The Internet

As a rule, a good researcher uses a variety of these, and the use of one leads to another.

Students should consult general reference materials first if they have no background information at all or if the topic is not current. Some suggested reference sources of this type are:

EncyclopediasAtlas and gazetteersAlmanacsYearbooks and Handbooks Biographical Dictionaries The Internet

If the information is very current, information can be found through the use of: Reader’s Guide to Periodical LiteratureVertical filesNewspapers or news magazinesCurrent biographyThe Internet

One of the most powerful tools for library research (other than the librarian) is the card catalog or the electronic card catalog. This invaluable tool will allow the student to look up information according to the title of a book, subject or author and will provide the location and in the case of the electronic card catalog, status of availability of materials.

Another excellent, often overlooked source, is community people who can offer oral information about a wide range of topics and events. Students with appropriate topics can find these people a fine source of information which can enrich their projects with unique and often unusual information unavailable from other sources. Other information can be secured from community people in the form of questionnaires and surveys.

Social Studies and other teachers with responsibilities for developing skills should not miss the opportunity to provide appropriate instruction in these areas to students working on fair projects. Reading, writing, research and reference, study, thinking and other skills instruction should be coordinated with the development of social studies projects.

P r oj ec t Displ a y

The display is the physical representation of your theme or topic. It must fit within a space 36 inches wide and 30 inches deep. It cannot weigh over 100 pounds or be taller than 100 inches. The project may take one of several forms:

A. Visual projects- This type project relies primarily on visual elements to convey to the judges the meaning of the project.

B. Audio projects- This type project relies primarily on audio elements to convey to the judges the meaning of the project.

C. Audio-visual projects- This type project relies on both audio and visual elements to convey to the judges the meaning of the project.

In all forms, the student should still have a research paper and should be prepared to give an oral presentation to the judges.

Some other points to remember about the physical appearance of the project are: A. The title of the project m u st b e on the display. Students name(s) or school

must not be on the displayB. The materials used for the project can vary, but it should be safe, strong, light weight and self-

supporting.C. Use attractive materials and lettering.D. Words should be seen easily from a distance of three to five feet.E. Choose colors which have good value contrast. Value contrast is the amount of darkness or

lightness in a color. For example, navy-blue letters on a yellow background are easier to read than orange letters on a yellow background. Some colors you can use for good value contrast:

White on black Orange on purple Black on Yellow White on purpleBlack on orange Navy-blue on yellow Yellow on Kelly-green Purple on yellow

F. Avoid the use of purchased items and little plastic figures. Be creative; make your own figures from available materials or handmade items. Use original materials or pictures where possible and avoid the use or over-use of photocopies.

G. Do not use flammable, toxic or other dangerous materials or objects.

Various project media can be included in the project. These include:

Charts Diagrams Documentaries PhotographsMurals Graphs Maps Mock-upsStatistical Analysis Surveys

The R e s e a rch P a p e r

A well-developed research paper must accompany each social studies fair project. The research paper must include these items:

1. Title Page:Good titles usually are short, descriptive, and create pictures in the minds of the audience. A title should hint at the subject without telling the whole story like a riddle that sparks interest because it makes the listener think.

2. Table of Contents:All major elements in the paper should be listed with the appropriate page number.

3. Abstract:It is a brief (approximately 250 words) summary of the content, purpose, and reference sources used in the paper. The purpose of the report should be based on the questions you asked or the problem you identified.

Example of an AbstractThis project is about the internment of Japanese-American citizens during World War II. The project will describe the historical background for popular sentiment against Japanese-Americans living on the west coast of the United States at the beginning of World War II. The project will show that the internment of these people was not only an act to increase national security, butwas a part of a great effort to calm an alarmed American public frightened by the sudden attack on Pearl Harbor. Further, the project will show that the internment of the American citizens was inconsistent with the principles of the U.S. Constitution.

Information for this project was secured from various sources including books, periodicals and government documents. Also included will be taped interviews with legal experts and Japanese- Americans.

This project intends to demonstrate that even in time of national emergency, citizens must be careful to insure constitutional rights.

4. Body of Paper:This part of the paper tells the story of the project. It should include information about the basic purpose of the report, relevant questions asked, and information gathered for the research. The length of the paper may vary depending on the type of project, but it should be of adequate length to appropriately cover the topic.

5. Conclusion:The general ideas the student discovered or learned from doing the project should be concisely described in this section.

6. Footnotes:Any information (including oral interview information) directly cited in the report or paraphrased should be properly indicated in the body of the research paper. Footnotes are required inDivision III research papers.

7. Bibliography/ references:All books, articles, and other sources, including interviews, which were used in the report must be listed. Any of the standard bibliographic or reference styles, such as American Psychological Association, Turabian, University of Chicago, Modern Language Association, etc. may be used.

SIZE AND WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR PROJECTS

Not to exceed 36 inches

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100 inches high

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No part of the project is to be below the table surface

Note: Maximum weight is 100 pounds

Note: The title may be placed anywhere on the project. The research paper is not to be attached to the backboard. No part of the project may extend beyond the above listed measurements.

Note: No project may extend below the level of the table top. This includes any audio/visual equipment.

Please NOTE: LSUS strictly prohibits weapons of any kind on campus. You are encouraged to bring pictures.

The O ral P re s e nt a tion

Each student must give an oral presentation to judges on their project. The student should also be prepared to respond to any questions that might be asked about the project. The oral presentation should be concise, to-the- point, and in logical order. Responses to questions should also be concise and to-the-point. These are some things that will help in the oral presentation and when responding to questions:

Keep eye contact with the judgesStand on both feetDress neatly- NO S C H OOL UN I F O RM S or T-S H I R TS W I T H S C HOOL NAM ES Stay within the time limitIntegrate the display into the presentationUse conversational speechRelax, speak slowly and clearly

There are several things that should not be done during the oral presentation. These include: Chewing gum or tobacco Moving nervouslyStanding in front of or obscuring the project Using note cards or notesWearing heavy jewelry or distracting clothing Putting hands in pockets

P arent Involvement

Appropriate parent and teacher involvement in a social studies project is essential. Both parents and teachers should remember that the most important ingredient in any project is the amount of work the student accomplishes, how much knowledge he or she acquires, and how much initiative is displayed. Many abilities are developed: researching, organizing, outlining, measuring, calculating, reporting, and presenting. These involve the reading, writing, arithmetic, and social skills so much a part of successful daily living.

There are some points that both teachers and parents should keep in mind:

A. Parents and teachers should support and encourage involvement in the social studies program.

B. The emphasis should be on student achievement and learning and not strictly on “winning.”C. It is appropriate for parents and teachers to work with students to ensure that projects are safe. D. Some forms of parental or teacher involvement which are welcomed include:

Suggesting project ideasSuggesting reference sources

Transportation to libraries, businesses, museums, and other places that are sources of project information

Being a good listener for practice oral presentationsOffering general constructive criticismsGiving encouragement to studentsMonitoring construction of projects to insure safety

E x a mpl e s of P r oj ec t Topi c s a nd Dis c iplin e s

Anthropology:Ancient civilizations, Native Americans, customs, festivals, types ofshelter and food, religion, etc.

Economics: Money, manufacturing, trade, transportation of goods and services, communication, inflation, stock exchange, common market, government budgets, etc.

Geography: Ecology, foreign countries, lands and people, maps, flooding, rivers, lakes, cities, conservation, etc.

History: (History or Louisiana History):Story of mankind, historical events, places, biographies, personalities,wars, etc.

Political Science:Government agencies, FBI, crime, U.S. Constitution, courts system, international governments, etc.

Sociology: Families, crime, mental health, propaganda, life styles, dreams, television, media, etc.