2013-2014

Question #1.

What should you know about History Fair?

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.

5. Why do you think the NHD logo was designed this way?

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.

And finally…

12. 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.

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