HISTORICA FAIRS
YOUR TASK:·
- Students will be required to select a topic that reflects Canadian history, culture and pride.
- Consider the following examples: Family historyo Famous historical Canadianso Famous Contemporary Canadianso Canadian Explorerso Women’s Historyo Issues in Canadian Society.
- Starting Point: Visit http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=HomePage&Params=A1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:·
- Project must be completed independently and at school.
- Books are NOT to leave the school library.
- Quality over quanity. The intended audience is other students and teachers.
- Presentation Component: Presentation is very important! Your work will have greater impact if it is presented in a creative and professional way. 3 Panel Display Boards ($10 at Staples).§ 3-D Models§ Multi-Media Presentation: Power point, audio or video media minute, photo essay (this must be supported with a visual display).§ Journal entries (this must be supported with a visual display).§ Interpretive Artwork (this must be supported with a visual display).
- In class time Schedule:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
21
· 100 minutes to select topic.
22
23
· Teacher conference.
· Conference sheet due.
24
· 40 minute research period
25
28
· 100 minute research period
29
30
· 40 minute research period
31
· 40 minute research period
1
4
· 100 minute research period
5
6
· 40 minute research period
7
· 40 minute research period
8
PA DAY
11
· Rough copy due. 100 minute research period
12
13
· Editing of rough copy and teacher and peer input for presentation.
14
· Typing good copy.
15
18
· 100 minute typing research period.
19
· Projects due
20
· Class presentations
21
· Class presentations
22 Good Friday
25 Easter Monday
26
· School Fair in gym.
27
28
29 Regional Fair at Pioneer Village