1. 2013-2014

2. Question #1.  What should you know about History Fair?

3. Write down the things you want to remember:  Required during 2 nd /3 rd 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! )

4. 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”

5. 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.

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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Website  Develop a website with multiple links and pages using Weebly program  Computer at home is necessary; website development skills are helpful (html code, etc.) but not required  MUST attend some after-school orientation sessions  Up to FIVE students per project

13. 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?

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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?