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SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR
PURPOSE
THE STUDENT WILL:
demonstrate the use of analytical scientific procedures in a visual and verbal presentation by:
Selecting a significant topic of studyGathering and analyzing data Interpreting findingsReporting conclusionsUsing appropriate social studies methods and skills
THE TEACHER WILL:
• use varied instructional techniques for
• guiding students in understanding social
• studies concepts and research methodology .
THE FAIR WILL:
improve students’ skills in social studies through
evaluation of student work according to established criteria, and
communication with judges, fair officials, and their teachers.
THE FAIR WILL:
create public awareness of social studies through
-publicity;-displays of exhibits in public venues and business places following the fair; -encourage public attendance at the fair.
THE FAIR WILL:
give recognition and reward students’ academic competence in social studies through
-ribbons-certificates-other appropriate recognition.
INFORMATION PROCESSING STANDARDS:• Formulates questions related to topic.• Analyzes artifacts• Analyze interpretations of the same event
from multiple types of sources.• Make predictions and comparisons based on
factual information• Analyzes information from two or more
sources for agreements, contradictions, facts and opinions.
• Determines adequacy, relevancy and consistency of information for justifying conclusions or generalizations.
PROBLEM SOLVING STANDARDS:
Identifies and defines a problem Formulates possible alternatives or
solutions to a given problem. Collects evidence using appropriate, reliable
data. Chooses a reasonable solution from among
the various alternatives Identifies areas for further study
REQUIR
ED
PARTS
OF
PROJECT
1. Research paper
2. Visual Presentation of project (Backboard)
3. 3-D visual/model
STEPS IN THE RESEARCH PROCESS
1)Choose a topic2)Formulate question(s)3)Determine purpose (problem to
be solved)4)Research
Find resourcesTake notesWrite down resources to use in bibliographyKeep a log of what you do
5) Organize research by similar topics
RESEARCH:
IntroductionThesis Statement/ PurposeMain Points supported by detailsDraw a conclusion based on researchProofread, Edit & ReviseWrite final draft
WRITING
BackboardCreate model
VISUAL PRESENTATI
ON
SAMPLES OF COMPLETED PROJECT:
STATE SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR COMPETITION
DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
Keep on schedule. Be aware of DUE dates.
Work at a reasonable pace.Avoid panic by not waiting until the
last minute. ~
IN CONCLUSION...
The social studies report is probably your first experience with writing a formal term paper.
You will learn so much about the topic as well as about yourself.
When all is finished, you will be proud of yourself for the hard work, the long hours, and the good job you have done!
Congratulations!
WHAT ARE DISCIPLINES?
DISCIPLINES
ANTHROPOLOGY
ECONOMICS
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
POLITICAL SCIENCE
SOCIOLOGY
ANTHROPOLOGY
Anthropology is the study of human beings from prehistory to the present.
It includes physical development and cultural heritage.
ECONOMICS
Economics is the study of the production, consumption, and exchange of goods and services.
The way people make and sell products, conduct business, organize labor, and finance these activities.
Almost anything to do with business is economics.
GEOGRAPHY
Geography is the study of places on earth, man’s utilization of raw materials and resources.
This includes countries, cities ..., rivers, oceans and seas..., mountains and valleys, deserts, etc.
HISTORY
History is all that happened to man and is a record of the past.
It tells the story of man from early beginnings.
It tells how countries were formed and perhaps defeated...changes.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Political science is the study of government.
The different ways cultures...
rule and govern themselves.defend themselvessolve environmental problems
SOCIOLOGY
Sociology is the study of man’s interaction and relationship with his environment.
It emphasizes man’s attitudes, motivation, social needs, and behaviors. ~
CHOOSING A TOPIC...
Pick a category that interests you.
Pick a topic that has enough information for the report requirements. (There may be several topics that appeal to you. Research these topics and pick the one that will hold your interest for several months.)
Your goal is to decide on a topic that you find exciting and pass along the information in the form of the report.
Use a variety of sources:pamphlets magazines the internet videos newspapers atlasessurveysInterviewsEncyclopediasReference books
The topic may decide where you look for information.
For example, if the topic is a baseball strike, then magazines, internet, or newspapers may be the best choices since it is more of a current events topic.
Historical events or people would most likely be found in books and reference materials.
WHERE TO LOOK...
NARROWING A TOPIC
Choose a topic that is not too broad. For example, World War II is too large. A more specific choice may be the Battle of the Bulge, General George Patton, or Pearl Harbor, etc.
Instead of sports, someone may choose a
specific idea about a sport. For example, ticket sales, profit/loss, players/team(s), salaries, or management would narrow the topic somewhat.
GATHERING AND ANALYZING DATA
ORGANIZATION Keep all Fair information in a folder...
packet, notes, log of time spent (diary/methodology), and everything associated with this project.
Use notecards and the PRO cards folder to keep notes that you take.
Write all bibliographic information for each source on the Works Cited sheet. This is required.
TAKING NOTES
Write down only information that is related to the topic
Do not write exactly what is printed in a book. You must paraphrase (put in your own words). If you choose to write exactly, you will need to give credit to the author and the page found. Don’t forget to put this on your notecard.
Write down the source--include information needed to complete bibliography, such as:
title author publisher and date of publication internet address date of research
INTERVIEW OPTIONAL
You may interview someone who has knowledge of your topic. For example, a student may contact a store manager to discuss profit and loss or some other aspect of economics.
You may interview family members for a topic about family history.
Be sure to cite this in the report on the credit page.
SURVEYS OPTIONAL
The survey is questions you have written concerning your topic.
You may survey your classmates in order to gather data about their opinions on your subject. (What is your favorite...? How many_do you own...? When...? Who...?Why...?)
It may be wise to offer A...B...C...D...choices to narrow the variety of some answers.
You will want to graph this information (and put it on the backboard, if you choose to do one). ~
RESEA
RCH
PAPER
THE RESEARCH PAPER
The report has very specific requirements.
The body of the report can be no more than 300 words.
2-3 double-space typed pages There must be a bibliography page where
sources are cited.
OUTLINING
WEBBING, FLOW CHART, STANDARD OUTLINE You may choose any one of these outlining
techniques to organize the data for the report. This gives you a “path” to follow to make the report
flow. An outline shows main idea, subtopics, and
supporting details. ~
WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER
Prewriting...what interests me? How can I make it interesting to others?
First draft...write. (Editing comes later.)
Revising...make changes in first draft. Be sure sentences are not too short or too long. Ask someone else to read your report. Sometimes others find things we don’t see.
Proofreading...find and edit mistakes in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Final copy...If someone else types it, a verification page is necessary. ~
USE GRAPHS / CHARTS TO SHOW DATA.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Credit must be given to all sources used in the report.
Each type of resource has its own format but generally contain the same information such as title, author, place of publication, publisher’s name, date of publication.
Sort by author’s last name in ABC order. Underline titles of books; place quotes around chapters. End each source with a period.
Use the information given in the packet for the different ways to cite resources. ~
BIBLIOGRAPHY SAMPLE
Author’s last name, first name. Title of Book. Place of publication: Publisher’s name, date of publication.
Fradin, Dennis B. Georgia in Words and Pictures. Chicago: Children’s Press, 1981.
FORMAT FOR THE RESEARCH PAPER
Bound in a folder, notebook Title page - name, school, etc. Purpose page - why you selected the
topic Methodology page - steps taken to
complete report Research - information on your topic (3
good paragraphs) Conclusion page - short summary of
findings in report Credit page (optional) - recognizing those
who helped with the report Bibliography - list of titles, authors, etc.
(in ABC order by author’s last name)
ABSTRACT
On a 3x5 card provide an overview of your project to include:
Project titleStudent’s name(s)Statement of the problemMethodologyConclusion(s)
BACKBOARD
& MODEL
The backboard displays the data in the report.
Some information of the report will be duplicated
Purpose Methodology Visuals to illustrate the
topicPictures, charts, graphs, maps, etc.
Conclusion Abstract
Charts/graphs, results of surveys, methodology (log), conclusion, purpose,
Three dimensional objects (MUST BE MADE)
Objects that are bought (horses, toy soldiers, dolls...) are not permitted
BACKBOARD
BACKBOARD LAYOUT
Statement of Purpose
Methodology(Also graphs, charts, illustrations related
to the project question/purpose)
Question or Problem
Statement
(Also graphs, charts, illustrations related
to the project question/purpose)
Pictures/Data
Conclusion(Also graphs, charts, illustrations related
to the project question/purpose)
ModelsMuralsDioramasRecordingsArtifactsGraphsChartsPhotographs
DiagramsFilmstripsHistorical
collectionsVideo tapesMapsSlidesFilms
MODELS (MUST BE CREATED BY YOU!!!)