United States HistoryMr. Hannigan

&Stevenson History Fair Club

Mr. Ambrose and Mr. Larsen

Almost all of us have some dream power in our childhood but without encouragement it leaves us and then we become bored and tired and ordinary...We are carefully coached in the most modern and efficient ways of making our bodies comfortable and we become so busy about getting ourselves all nicely placed that we are apt to forget the dream spirit that is born in all of us.

Grant Wood, 1921

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History Fair Schedule9/27/11 Introduction to the Fair (Group)

A. Pick your topicB. Pick your presentation type (board, video, paper, etc.)C. Pick your partner if needed.

10/3/11 Preliminary Research Question (Group)

10/11/11 Bibliography Review: find 5 quick sources and submit them in proper bibliographic form. (Group)

10/24/11 Prospectus: Final Research Question and 10 sources in proper bibliographic form and formally annotated. (Group)

10/24/11 Prospectus: Review one source and list additional facts, visuals and sources according to the directions in the packet. (Each individual)

10/31/11 Tentative interview subject. (Group)

11/14/11 10 mores sources in proper bibliographic form and formally annotated. (Group)

11/14/11 Interview prospectus. (Group)

12/5/11 Interview completed and written up. (Group)

12/12/11 10 mores sources in proper bibliographic form and formally annotated. (Group)

12/16/11 Final thesis (the answer to your Research Question). (Group)

12/16/11 Rough draft. (Group)

1/4/12 Final project. (Group)

All dates are tentative and subject to change except the 1/4/12 Final project due date which is inflexible.

YOUR HISTORY FAIR PROJECT WILL COUNT FOR 30% OF YOUR FIRST SEMESTER FINAL.

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Chicago Metro History FairRules and Guidelines

The History Fair is a competitive event in which individual students or small groups of students can enter research projects on their own family or community history or any aspect of Chicago area history. Participation is open to any high school student in the Chicago metropolitan area.

No student may enter more than one project for competition. Your project should not be closely related to or an expansion of a project previously submitted by you.

Students who wish to be eligible for competition on the national level must comply with the current annual theme for the National History Day contest. Selecting or not selecting a topic with this theme will not affect the judging of your project in the Chicago Metro History Fair competition, as long as your topic relates to the history of the Chicago area. Contact your teacher or the History Fair office for information on the optional theme.

Project Types

HISTORICAL RESEARCH PAPERS - Recommended 10 pages, but no more than 12 double-spaced pages, typed in a letter size that contains 10 or 12 characters per inch. Individuals only.

An annotated bibliography and footnotes, endnotes or inline bibliographic reference must be included. Lack of proper citation will prevent research paper participation in the finalist competition.Transcribed oral history materials, photographs, documents, and other supporting material should be put into an appendix.You must submit the original and one copy of your research paper to the History Fair. The copy, not the original, becomes the property of the History Fair.A one-page outline, starting with your thesis statement, must be included at the beginning of your paper.Your paper must by typed and double-spaced with one inch margins all around. The appendix, bibliography, and outline are not included in the 12 page maximum.

EXHIBITS - May be done by individuals or groups of NO more than five.

Size limitations: 6’ high x 40’’ wide x 30” deep from the front of the table to the back of the exhibit.Your exhibit must be visual and stationary but cannot include slides, tape recorders or computer display screens.Your exhibit must use visual aides such as pictures, photographs, maps, drawings, and graphs.Your exhibit must be free standing on the floor or table space provided.Your exhibit must be accompanied by a Summary Statement Form with an annotated bibliography attached.

LIVE PERFORMANCES AND MEDIA DOCUMENTARIES - May be done by individuals or groups of no more than five.

Time limitations: No more than ten minutes.Live performances include dramatic presentations such as skits, dances, or short plays.Media presentations are motion picture films. They are in the form of historical documentaries.Performances and presentations must be created by the contestants.Performances and presentations must be accompanied by a Summary Statement Form with an annotated bibliography attached.

http://www.chicagohistoryfair.org/Chicago Metro History Education Center 60 West Walton Street, Chicago Illinois 60610 (312) 255-3661

The Crucial First Steps:

The History Fair offers creative, hands-on approach to help students develop basic reading, writing, and reasoning skills, and build valuable research and communication skills. For History Fair, students are asked to do research on a topic they are interested in and then create a presentation based on their findings.

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Choosing a Topic and Asking an Historical Question

No matter the topic, remember: The best projects will tell a story and why it is historically important by -

examining the underlying issuesexplaining change over timeplacing in national or global contextcomparing and contrasting and drawing conclusionsdemonstrating the impact of change at local level

In addition to display of historical knowledge and depth of analysis, all student projects are also evaluated on the range of sources used and the quality and clarity of the presentation.

Judging Standards For All Entries

The main object of doing a History Fair project is for you to “be a historian” by selecting a topic, formulating questions, researching information, and drawing conclusions. When your work is evaluated, the judges will place the most emphasis on the learning process undertaken by the student. This includes the type and quality of sources and resources that you used and the conclusions you reached about the historical events you researched. All projects must be historical in nature and created by students themselves. Projects not meeting these basis requirements may be disqualified. Your work will be judged according to the following criteria, listed in the order of importance:

HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE (maximum 30 points)

You should display a thorough knowledge of your topic by clearly identifying a topic and thesis, supported by appropriate, relevant facts. You will be judged on the amount of research you did and how you sifted through the facts you gathered to find the ones related to your topic.

QUALITY OF ANALYSIS (maximum 30 points)

Your project must make a point (have a conclusion) based on the historical research you have done. Your project will be judged on the degree to which your conclusion is supported by the materials you have put together. What makes the topic of your project important? How does your thesis related to state, national and world history? Try to fit the thesis of your project into a larger historical picture.

QUALITY OF SOURCE MATERIAL (maximum 20 points)

You are encouraged to use a variety of primary and secondary sources wherever possible. Primary sources include letters, diaries, old newspapers, census materials, interviews, etc. The quality of sources and how you use your sources to structure your presentation will be an important factor in your project’s evaluation. Research for your project must be conducted in at least one public or school library, historical society, ethnic museum or other source institution or business establishment.

QUALITY OF PRESENTATION (maximum 20 points)

Your project will be judged on its uniqueness, style, imaginative approach and general effect. General effect includes neatness, lack of spelling and grammatical errors and attention to detail. The purpose of the project should be evident in the physical /visual design of the project and in the summary statement.

History FairCATEGORY CHECKLIST

In order to be eligible to compete in National History Day, students must choose local historical topics related to the national theme. This year’s national theme is:

Revolution, Reaction, Reform In History

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Exhibit Category Individual and Group (2-5 students)

No larger than 40 inches wide, 30 inches deep, and 6 feet high when displayed 3 copies (plus one for you) of written materials: title page with required information; 500 word description of the research

methods used (A judging team may retain one copy for review.) Annotated bibliography, separated into primary and secondary sources Exhibit addresses the theme Title is clear and visible Labels, captions, and titles include no more than 500 words Has visual impact and shows interpretation Prepared to answer judges' questions at the contest (Remember that formal narratives are not appropriate responses to

questions.)

Performance CategoryIndividual and Group (2-5 students)

10 minutes maximum for performance Maximum 5 minutes to set up and 5 minutes to take down 3 copies (plus one for you) of written materials: title page with required information; 500 word description of the research

methods used (A judging team may retain one copy for review.) Annotated bibliography, separated into primary and secondary sources Performance addresses the theme All props and equipment are student supplied Only student entrants run equipment and are involved in the performance Extra supplies and materials in case of emergency Prepared to answer judges' questions at the contest (Remember that formal narratives are not appropriate responses to

questions.)

Documentary Category Individual and Group (2-5 students)

10 minutes maximum for presentation Maximum 5 minutes to set up and 5 minutes to take down 3 copies (plus one for you) of written materials: title page with required information; 500 word description of the research

methods used (A judging team may retain one copy for review.) Annotated bibliography, separated into primary and secondary sources Documentary addresses the theme Live student involvement limited to giving name and title and operating equipment Extra supplies and materials in case of emergency Prepared to answer judges questions at the contest ( Remember that formal narratives are not appropriate responses to

questions.)

Historical Paper Category Individual Only

1,500-2,500 words, excluding notes, annotated bibliography, and title page Title page with only the required information Annotated bibliography, separated into primary and secondary sources Paper addresses the theme Citations 4 copies (plus one for you) Organization shows clear focus and progression Prepared to answer judges' questions at the contest (Remember that formal narratives are not appropriate responses to

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An annotated bibliography is required for all categories. It should contain all sources that provided usable information or new perspectives in preparing your entry. You will look at many more sources than you actually use. You should list only those sources that contributed to the development of your entry. Sources of visual materials and oral interviews must be included. The annotations for each source must explain how the source was used and how it helped you understand your topic.

For example:

     Bates, Daisy. The Long Shadow of Little Rock. 1st ed. New York: David McKay Co. Inc., 1962.

Daisy Bates was the president of the Arkansas NAACP and the one who met and listened to the students each day. This first-hand account was very important to my paper because it made me more aware of the feelings of the people involved.

An annotation normally should be about 1-3 sentences long. You might be tempted to create page-long annotations to impress people. Don't do it! Lengthy annotations are usually unnecessary and inappropriate, and might be considered an effort to "pad" the bibliography.

The Contest Rule Book states that the annotations "must explain how the source was used and how it helped you understand your topic." Do not recount what the source said.

In addition to explaining how you used a source or how it helped you, you sometimes need to include some additional information in an annotation. Here are some examples: • Classification of primary or secondary source. You should use the annotation to explain why you categorized a particular source as primary or secondary, if that is likely to be at all controversial. Historians do sometimes disagree and there's not always one right answer, so justify your choice to the judges.

• Secondary source which included primary sources. You also may use the annotation to explain that a book or other secondary source included several primary sources used for the paper. Examples: "This book included three letters between person X on the frontier and person Y back in New England, which provided insight into the struggles and experiences of the settlers." "This book provided four photos of settlers on the Great Plains and their homes, which were used on the exhibit."

• Fuller explanation of credits for documentaries. You are supposed to give credit in the documentary itself for photos or other primary sources, but you can do this in a general way, such as by writing, "Photos from: National Archives, Ohio Historical Society, A Photographic History of the Civil War" rather than listing each photo individually in the documentary credits, which would take up too much of your allotted 10 minutes. You then can use the annotation in the bibliography to provide more detailed information.

• Should I list each photograph or document individually? You should handle this differently in notes than in the bibliography. When you are citing sources for specific pieces of information or interpretations, such as in footnotes or endnotes, you should cite the individual document or photograph. In the bibliography, however, you would cite only the collection as a whole, not all the individual items. You should include the full title of the collection (e.g., Digges-Sewall Papers or the Hutzler Collection), the institution, city and state where the collection is located (e.g., Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, Md.). You can use the annotation to explain that this collection provided 7 photographs which you used in your exhibit or that collection provided 14 letters which were important in helping you trace what happened. The same treatment applies to newspaper articles. In the footnotes or endnotes, you should cite the individual articles and issues of a newspaper. In the bibliography, you would list only the newspaper itself, not the individual issues or articles; you can use the annotation to explain that you used X number of days of the newspaper for your research.

• How many sources should I have for my annotated bibliography? We can't tell you a specific number of sources, as that will vary by the topic and by the resources to which you have reasonable access. For some topics, such as the Civil War or many 20th-century U.S. topics, there are many sources available to you. For other topics, such as those in ancient history or non-U.S. history, there likely are far fewer sources available to you. The more good sources you have, the better, but don't pad your bibliography. Only list items which you actually use; if you looked at a source but it didn't help you at all, don't list it in your bibliography.

Helpful links for research and writing: http://www.nhd.org/AnnotatedBibliographyLinks.htm

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“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” William James

History Fair ProspectusRevolution, Reaction, Reform In History

Students receive national attentionAbby Scalf

Daily HeraldJune 7, 2005

Three Stevenson High School students and their teacher are receiving national television exposure for their efforts to bring to light to a 40-year-old civil rights case.

Allison Nichols, Brittany Saltiel and Sarah Siegel, along with teacher, Barry Bradford recently spoke on the "Today" show to talk about their efforts to reopen the "Mississippi Burning" murder case.

During Freedom Summer, 1964, James E. Chaney, Michael Schwerner and Andrew Goodman volunteered through the Congress of Racial Equality to help African Americans in Mississippi gain the right to vote. The Ku Klux Klan, aided by local police, kidnapped and murdered the three men.

An FBI investigation led to the bodies and killers' identities. But the state refused to prosecute the killers.

Nichols, Saltiel and Siegel, with the support of the victims' families have worked with citizens throughout Mississippi, law enforcement officials, news media and civil rights movement veterans to get the case opened. They interviewed many involved in the case, producing a 10-minute documentary for the National History Day contest.

For their work, the three students at the Lincolnshire school have received support from numerous congressmen who have supported a resolution to reopen the case and appeared on television including "The Larry Elder Show."

Scheduled to appear in "Parade" magazine Sunday and the CBS Evening News on Monday, Bradford said the publicity gives them a forum to discuss the real work being done.

"We are not the real heroes in this case. They are the three men and law enforcement working on this case," he said.

Earlier this year, the state of Mississippi charged 79-year-old former Klan preacher Edgar Ray Killen with murder in connection with the slayings of Chaney, Goodman and Schwerner.

Bradford said it is gratifying to see one involved in the murder will be put on trial. But while he has deep respect for the state's law enforcement, many more people should be indicted for their role.

"Even if the state gets the conviction in this case, it does not bring this matter to an end," he said.

Copyright 2005 Daily Herald

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Each team of historians must complete a formal prospectus. A prospectus is a preliminary statement of purpose. A prospectus is designed to forecast the course or nature of something. Follow the directions below and complete by the due date provided in class. The final draft must be typed.

1. Choose ONE of the topics listed below. Avoid duplication. Stake your claim as soon as possible. If you have a burning topic, not listed, see instructor.

2. The prospectus heading should include the following information: Working title, “History Fair Prospectus,” 2010-2011, Name (s) of historian (s)

3. Historical question to be answered by your research. (Analysis prompt)4. A ten (10) source preliminary bibliography. This must by typed in proper

bibliographic form AND formally annotated (a sentence or two describing how this source will be helpful). Do not forsake books. The Internet is a great resource. Use it wisely, but not exclusively.

5. Statement of project type: paper (single person), exhibit (up to five person), performance or media presentation (up to five person).

Prospectus: 50 POINTS DUE________________

In addition to the prospectus, and worth an additional 50 points, each historian must review one of the sources included in the preliminary bibliography. This review must include a paragraph summary of the source, a list of at least ten (10) important facts which help answer the “historical question,” a description of 3-5 potential visuals which would support your historical analysis, and a list of five (5) additional sources you plan on using.

When completed, place your Prospectus on top and staple Source Previews underneath. Turn in as a group, NOT individually unless working alone.

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All-time favorite Chicagoland topics:

1. Days of Rage: The Weathermen Change the Way the Wind Blows2. Walt Disney: Innovator of Entertainment3. Ray Kroc: Changing the Way Americans Eat4. Bob Woodward and Investigative Reporting: A New Kind of Journalism5. CORE: Changing Civil Rights into a Movement6. Nixon/Kennedy Debate: An Innovation of Political Proportions7. Louis Sullivan and the Chicago School of Architecture: The Skys the Limit8. Heralding the New Deal: FDR and the Transformation of the National Government9. The Jungle Gym: Innovation in Play10. Arch Ward Creates a Midsummer Classic: Baseball’s All Star Game is Born11. Unprecedented Assignment Granted: Civil War Correspondent Sylvanus Cadwallader 12. She Sculpted Man: The Amazing Work of Melvina Hoffman13. The nomination of Abraham Lincoln for President (1860).14. The Chicago Fire (October, 1871).15. Labor Riots. Haymarket and/or Pullman.16. FDR’s announcement of his “New Deal” - Democratic Convention 193217. The Political Cartoons of Herb Block, Washington Post.18. Nixon/Kennedy Debate in Chicago (1960).19. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Chicago (summer 1966).20. 1968 Democratic Convention.21. The Chicago Seven trial (Fall, 1969).22. “The Days of Rage” and the Weathermen (1969)23. The Black Panther raid (December, 1969).24. Chicago Tribune’s coverage of Watergate/Nixon (1972-1974).25. Mayoral firsts: Jane Byrne and Harold Washington.26. The political cartoons of Jeff MacNelly of the Chicago Tribune.27. Bob Woodward: Changing the Face of Journalism by Investigating Watergate.28. George Schultz: Teaching the World Social Studies29. Daniel Ellsburg: Reforming our System30. Senator Charles H. Percy and the Special Prosecutor31. Mayor Daley and the Election of 196032. Crash, Cash, and Conviction: How a Tragic Plane Accident Helped to Bring Down a President33. Edward H. Levi: Restoring Confidence Back into our Government34. Et Two Brutus? The Lives of Charles Guiteau and Bob Woodward: Comparing How Two

Chicagoans Brought Down Two Presidents35. Dan Rostenkowski: Legislative Workhorse in an Arena of Showponies36. Custer’s Last Stand Was in Chicago: The Military Court Inquiry of Major Marcus A. Reno37. Advocating for a Free Press: Robert McCormick’s Campaign for Near v. Minnesota (1931)38. John Paul Stevens: The Supreme Court Justice Who Keeps Going and Going39. The Glass Menagerie:40. IWW Beginnings: Anything but Wobbly

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History Fair ProspectusTemplate

2010-2011

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Historical Question:

Ten (10) source preliminary bibliographyType in proper bibliographic form AND formally annotated.

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Project type: paper exhibit media presentation performance

(One per group - see next page for individual Prospectus requirements.)(This form should be completed by each individual in your group.)

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History Fair Prospectus IIMy Name

Review one of the sources included in the preliminary bibliography. Review must include a paragraph summary of the source

List of at least ten (10) important facts that help answer the “historical question.”

Description of 3-5 potential visuals that would support your historical analysis.

List of five (5) additional sources you plan on using.

History Fair ProspectusRubric

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Group Names: __________________________________

Each team of historians must complete a formal prospectus. A prospectus is a preliminary statement of purpose. A prospectus is designed to forecast the course or nature of something. Follow the directions below and complete by the due date provided in class. The final draft must be typed.

1. The prospectus heading should include the following information: Working title, “History Fair Prospectus,” 2007-2008, Name (s) of historian (s)

2. Historical question to be answered by your research. (Analysis prompt)

3. A ten (10) source preliminary bibliography. This must by typed in proper bibliographic form AND formally annotated ( a sentence or two describing how this source will be helpful).

4. Statement of project type: paper (single person), exhibit (up to five person), performance or media presentation (up to five person). Note: Up to eleven (11) could work on any single topic and still adhere to the guidelines. Working cooperatively, all eleven could collaborate on the research. This might pack the most punch.

In addition to the prospectus, and worth an additional 50 points, each historian must:

1. review one of the sources included in the preliminary bibliography. This review must include a paragraph summary of the source

2. a list of at least ten (10) important facts which help answer the “historical question ,”

3. a description of 3-5 potential visuals which would support your historical analysis

4. and a list of five (5) additional sources you plan on using.

5. Were the directions followed?

When completed, place your Prospectus on top and staple Source Previews underneath. Turn in as a group, NOT individually unless working alone.

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