1. Social Studies Fair

2. Three Types of Projects: ► Problem Solving ► Exposition (Telling About) ► Demonstration (Showing How) Things to consider: ► Child’s personal interest/experiences ► Current topics in the news ► Narrowing your topic ► Must relate to people

3. Research ► Must be in a report cover ► Cover Page (with illustration; no name) ► Introduction (why you chose your topic, what you hope to learn) ► Body (in your own words) ► Conclusion (summary) ► Reference List (at least 3 references; different types of references); sample bibliography is included in packet ► Suggested length for each grade level in packet ► Do not need table of contents or abstract (only required for state fair) ► Parents are allowed to assist (should primarily be students’ work)

4. Board ► Must be able to stand alone ► Handmade or purchased (Michael’s, Hobby Lobby) ► Title ► Pictures w/captions ► Charts, graphs, maps, etc. ► Any visuals related to your topic ► Limit background to 2-3 colors ► Neatness, spelling, grammar ► Visually appealing

5. Center Display ► Required – 3D display ► Table area in front of board ► Models ► Exhibits ► Crafts ► Tools ► Laptops for multimedia presentation ► Samples ► Books ► Need to include student made item either for center display or on the board

6. Oral Presentation ► Practice at home ► Displays, props, costumes, multimedia can be used ► Presentation should be organized including introduction and conclusion (tell what you learned) ► Technology strongly encouraged (slideshow, powerpoint, podcast) ► Demonstrate knowledge of topic without reading from board or report to show that the project is primarily the student’s work ► Be able to answer questions related to your topic