Social Studies Fair Project Presentations Workshop 9 th -12 th www.selu.edu/ssfair
Social Studies Fair Projects selecting a discipline and the GLE (SS) Selecting a topic and title Research and GLE (ELA) Research paper and GLE (ELA) Oral Presentation and GLE Display board
Disciplines: Anthropology concerning how culture has developed by people living and thinking together. Examples are Ancient civilizations, Native Americans, customs, festivals, types of shelter and food, religion, etc.
Anthropology: GLE
Economics concerning the utilization of the natural environment to produce the goods and services needed by man. Examples are money, manufacturing, trade, transportation of goods, services, communication, inflation, stock exchange, Common Market, government budgets, etc.
Economics/9 th -12 th Grade GLE Apply an economic concept to analyze or evaluate a given historical economic issue or situation (e.g., causes of the Great Depression, how the New Deal changed the role of the federal government) Interpret a chart or graph displaying various income distributions (e.g., in the United States vs. the Third World, various groups within a country)
Geography concerning the relationship between man and his natural environment. Examples include ecology, foreign countries, lands and peoples, maps, flooding, rivers, lakes, cities, conservation, etc.
Geography/9 th -12 th grade GLE Evaluate how location, topography, climate, natural resources, and other physical characteristics affect human activities (e.g., cultural diversity, migration, physical features, historical events, plantation, subsistence farming) or the significance of a place
Geography/ 9 th - 12 th grade GLE Explain how location, physical features, and human characteristics of places influenced historical events (e.g., World War II, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, Middle East conflicts) Analyze how human activities and physical characteristics of regions have led to regional labels (e.g., Dust Bowl, New South, Sunbelt)
Geography/ 9 th - 12 th grade GLE Describe how physical, historical, and cultural characteristics give definition to a place or region (e.g., New South, Jerusalem) Compare and contrast past and present trends in human migration
History concerning the written story of man and the development of civilizations. Examples include historical events and trends, wars, diplomacy, politics, religious institutions, biographies, etc.
History/ 9 th -12 th grade GLE Debate a historical point of view, with supporting evidence, on an issue or event in U.S. history Propose and defend alternative courses of action to address an historical or contemporary issue, and evaluate their positive and negative implications
History/ 9 th -12 th grade GLE Analyze and evaluate the credibility of a given historical document (e.g., in terms of its source, unstated assumptions) Analyze source material to identify opinion or propaganda and persuasive techniques Interpret a political cartoon depicting an historical event, issue, or perspective Interpret or analyze historical data in a map, table, or graph to explain historical factors or trends
History/ 9 th -12 th grade GLE Construct a narrative summary of an historical speech or address Analyze causes and effects in historical and contemporary U.S. events, using a variety of resources
Political Science/Civics concerning principles, organization, and methods of government. Examples include government agencies, constitutions, courts, international agencies, FBI, CIA, etc.
Civics: 9 th 12 th grade GLE Compare and contrast various forms of government among nations that have been significant in U.S. history (e.g., absolute monarchy in England or France, Germany under Hitler, the Soviet Union under Stalin) Examine the meaning, implications, or applications of the U.S. Constitution (e.g., the Bill of Rights, Fourteenth Amendment) Analyze the use and effects of propaganda
Civics: 9 th 12 th grade GLE Evaluate the role of the media and public opinion in American politics (depending on the treatment of this subject whether it is under Political Science or Sociology)
Sociology concerning people living in groups. Examples include the family, crime, mental health, health care, lifestyles, media, drug abuse, environment, etc.
Selecting a discipline: For example: Native Americans examine the history of Native Americans (history), how they earned their living (economics), their customs (anthropology), how they lived together (sociology), government policy toward Native Americans (political science), or where they lived (geography).
Selecting a Topic and Title Must have a relationship to man Don t make the topic too broad or too specific Should be interesting for the student Try to spread out the disciplines and not have every project in History Title should be concise and spark interest
Secondary Research Sources First students need to consult secondary sources for general information Encyclopedias Atlas and Almanacs Textbooks Yearbooks and handbooks Biographical dictionaries
Primary Research Sources Newspapers, magazines, published letters, memos. Unpublished manuscripts (wills, letters, deeds, church minutes, diaries) Government publications (international, national, state, local) Oral interviews, polls and questionnaires, photographs, sound recordings, films, speeches Current biography
Social Studies GLE/Research 9 th - 12 th Social Studies Evaluate and use multiple primary or secondary materials to interpret historical facts, ideas, or issues Determine when primary and/or secondary sources would be most useful when analyzing historical events Conduct historical research using a variety of resources to answer historical questions related to U.S. history and present that research in appropriate format(s) (visual, electronic, written)
GLE/ELA Research 9 th grade Information Resources standard 5 Identify and use organizational features to locate relevant information for research projects using a variety of resources, including: print resources (e.g., prefaces, appendices, annotations, citations, bibliographic references) electronic texts (e.g., database keyword searches, search engines, e-mail addresses) also 10 th 11 th 12 th grade
GLE/ELA Research 9 th grade Information Resources standard 5 using parenthetical documentation to integrate quotes and citations preparing bibliographies and/or works cited list Analyze information found in a variety of complex graphic organizers, including detailed maps, comparative charts, extended tables, graphs, diagrams, cutaways, overlays, and sidebars to determine usefulness for research
GLE/ELA Research 9 th grade Information Resources standard 5 Use word processing and/or other technology (e.g., illustration, page-layout, Web-design programs) to draft, revise, and publish various works, including research reports documented with parenthetical citations and bibliographies or works cited lists
GLE/ELA Research 9 th 10 th grade Information Resources standard 5 formulating clear research questions gathering evidence from primary and secondary sources using graphic organizers (e.g., outlining, charts, timelines, webs) compiling and organizing information to support the central ideas, concepts, and themes of formal papers or presentations
GLE/ELA Research 9 th 10 th grade Information Resources standard 5 Write a variety of research reports, which include the following: research supporting the main ideas facts, details, examples, and explanations from sources graphics when appropriate complete documentation (e.g., endnotes, parenthetical citations, works cited lists or bibliographies)
GLE/ELA Research 9 th -12th grade Information Resources standard 5 Locate, analyze, and synthesize information from a variety of resources, including: multiple printed texts (e.g.,encyclopedias, atlases, library catalogs, specialized dictionaries, almanacs, technical encyclopedias, and periodicals) electronic sources (e.g., Web sites, databases) other media sources(e.g., community and government data, television and radio resources, and other audio and visual materials)
GLE/ELA Research 10 th grade Information Resources standard 5 Use word processing and/or technology to draft, revise, and publish various works, including research reports documented with parenthetical citations and bibliographies or works cited lists Follow acceptable use policy to document sources in research reports using various formats, including:
GLE/ELA Research 10 th grade Information Resources standard 5 preparing extended bibliographies of reference materials integrating quotations and citations while maintaining flow of ideas using standard formatting for source acknowledgment according to a specified style guide using parenthetical documentation following MLA Guide within a literature-based research report
GLE/ELA Research 10 th grade Information Resources standard 5 Select and evaluate relevant information for a research project using the organizational features of a variety of resources, including: print texts such as prefaces, appendices, annotations, citations, bibliographic references, and endnotes
GLE/ELA Research 11 th 12 th grade Information Resources standard 5 formulating clear research questions evaluating the validity and/or reliability of primary and/or secondary sources using graphic organizers (e.g., outlining, charts, timelines, webs) compiling and organizing information to support the central ideas, concepts, and themes of a formal paper or presentation preparing annotated bibliographies and anecdotal scripts
GLE/ELA Research 11 th 12 th grade Information Resources standard 5 Write extended research reports (e.g., historical investigations, reports about high interest and library subjects) which include the following: researched information that supports main ideas facts, details, examples, and explanations from sources
GLE/ELA Research 11 th 12 th grade Information Resources standard 5 graphics when appropriate complete documentation (e.g., endnotes or parenthetical citations, works cited lists or bibliographies) consistent with a specified style guide
Social Studies Research Paper Title Page- no name or school Table of Contents Abstract: Brief summary of the content, purpose and references sources, conclusion Body of Paper Conclusion: what the student discovered or learned Footnotes/Endnotes are required in Division III research papers. Bibliography Typing is required for 9 th -12 th grade (Division III)
GLE/ Research Paper 9 th 12th grade Writing standard 2 Develop organized, coherent paragraphs that include the following: topic sentences logical sequence transitional words and phrases appropriate closing sentences parallel construction where appropriate
GLE/ Research Paper 9 th 12th grade Writing standard 2 Develop multiparagraph compositions organized with the following: a clearly stated central idea or thesis statement a clear, overall structure that includes an introduction, a body, and an appropriate conclusion supporting paragraphs appropriate to the topic organized in a logical sequence (e.g., spatial order, order of importance, ascending/descending order, chronological order, parallel construction)
GLE/Research Paper 9 th 12th grade Writing Standard 2 transitional words and phrases that unify throughout Develop complex compositions using writing processes, including: selecting topic and form (e.g., determining a purpose and audience) prewriting (e.g., brainstorming, clustering, outlining, generating main idea/thesis statements) drafting
GLE/ Research Paper 9 th 12th grade Writing standard 2 conferencing (e.g., peer and teacher) revising for content and structure based on feedback proofreading/editing to improve conventions of language
Oral Presentation (3 min.) What to do: VERY IMPORTANT: KNOW YOUR TOPIC! Keep eye contact with judges. Stand on both feet. Dress neatly. Don t wear school uniforms. Stay within the time limit. Integrate the display into the presentation. Use conversational speech. Relax, speak slowly and clearly.
Oral Presentation What NOT to do: Chewing gum or tobacco. Moving nervously. Standing in front of or obscuring the project. Using note cards or notes. Putting hands in pockets. Wearing heavy jewelry or distracting clothing.
GLE/ Oral Presentation 9 th 10 th grade Standard 4: Speaking and Listening Select language appropriate to specific purposes and audiences when speaking, including: delivering informational/book reports in class conducting interviews/surveys of classmates or the general public
GLE/ Oral Presentation 9 th 10 th grade Standard 4: Speaking and Listening Deliver oral presentations that include the following: phrasing, enunciation, voice modulation, verbal and nonverbal techniques, and inflection adjusted to stress important ideas and impact audience response
GLE/ Oral Presentation 9 th 10 th grade Standard 4: Speaking and Listening language choices selected to suit the content and context an organization that includes an introduction, relevant details that develop the topic, and a conclusion
GLE/ Oral Presentation 11 th 12th grade Standard 4: Speaking and Listening Select language appropriate to specific purposes and audiences for speaking, including: delivering informational/book reports in class conducting interviews/surveys of classmates or the general public
GLE/ Oral Presentation 11 th 12th grade Standard 4: Speaking and Listening Organize and use precise language to deliver complex oral directions or instructions about general, technical, or scientific topics Deliver presentations that include the following: language, diction, and syntax selected to suit a purpose and impact an audience delivery techniques including repetition, eye contact, and appeal to emotion suited to a purpose and audience
GLE/ Oral Presentation 11 th 12th grade Standard 4: Speaking and Listening an organization that includes an introduction, relevant examples, and/or anecdotes, and a conclusion arranged to impact an audience Deliver oral presentations, including: speeches that use appropriate rhetorical strategies responses that analyze information in texts and media persuasive arguments that clarify or defend positions
GLE/ Oral Presentation 11 th 12th grade Standard 4: Speaking and Listening
Display Board 36 inches wide and 30 inches deep. It cannot weigh over 100 pounds or be taller than 100 inches, nothing under table Be creative Use Charts, Documentaries, Murals, student drawn Maps, Statistical analysis, Diagrams, Photographs, Graphs, surveys Can use audio equipment students must supply
Display Board/ GLE Construct a chart, diagram, graph, or graphic organizer to display geographic information
Submission of Projects You can submit your entries online or through the mail: www.selu.edu/ssfair How many can we submit? For example, a Division III school (9 th -12 th ) may submit up to 12 projects. The ideal is 1 Individual and 1 Group for each Discipline. No more than 4 in any one discipline. A Division II and III school may submit up to 24 projects. Please read the Bulletin for more information, a checklist and rules for the Regional Fair.