Social Science

Fair

Preparing for a

Winning Display!

Components

• Topic/Title

• Physical Display

• A Research Paper

• Oral Presentation

Topic/Title

• Title should be a clear short description

that paints a clear picture of the project

• Consider the following when forming Title

– Problem Solving

– Expository

– Demonstration

Which Type of Research?

Which Type of Research?

Which Type of Research?

Which Type of Research?

Display Board and Model

• Display Board

– No larger than 36” X 30”

– Balanced, Organized and NEAT

• Model

– 3-dimentional

– Student made

– Must fit in front of opened display

board

Suggestions?

Suggestions?

Suggestions?

Suggestions?

Suggestions?

Suggestions?

What to consider?

• 1. Does the board reflect the topic/subject of the report?

• 2. Is the overall appearance neat?

• 3. Does the display exhibit balance?

• 4. Has color been used effectively?

• 5. Is the spelling and grammar correct?

• 6. Does each section have a caption or label with

explanation? (IMPORTANT)

• 7. Does the display show creativity and organization in

the development of the topic?

• 8. Is there something child-generated as part of the

display as opposed to all computer-generated

• or Xerox copies?

Sample Models...What do you think?

What do you think?

What do you think?

What do you think?

What do you think?

Closer Look!

What do you think?

What do you think?

What do you think?

What do you think?

Research Paper

• Components

1. Title Page

2. Table of Content

3. Abstract

4. Body

5. Conclusion

6. Citations

7. Bibliography

No Identifiable Characteristics!

No Identifiable Characteristics!

A lot of Identifiable

Characteristics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oral Presentation

• Students will be interviewed about their

– Topic Selection

– Research Process

– What They have Learned

• Prep students for

– Poise

– Diction

– Confidence

Questions