Social Studies FairSocial Studies Fair

Three Types of Projects:Three Types of Projects:

► Problem SolvingProblem Solving► Exposition (Telling About)Exposition (Telling About)►Demonstration (Showing How)Demonstration (Showing How)

Things to consider:Things to consider:► Child’s personal interest/experiencesChild’s personal interest/experiences► Current topics in the newsCurrent topics in the news►Narrowing your topicNarrowing your topic►Must relate to peopleMust relate to people

ResearchResearch

► Must be in a report coverMust be in a report cover► MLA StyleMLA Style► Cover Page (with illustration; no name)Cover Page (with illustration; no name)► Table of ContentsTable of Contents► Abstract (brief summary of content, purpose, and Abstract (brief summary of content, purpose, and

reference sources used)reference sources used)► Body (in your own words)Body (in your own words)► Conclusion (summary)Conclusion (summary)► Bibliography(different types of references)Bibliography(different types of references)

BoardBoard

►Must be able to stand aloneMust be able to stand alone►Handmade or purchased (Michael’s, Hobby Handmade or purchased (Michael’s, Hobby

Lobby)Lobby)► TitleTitle► Pictures w/captionsPictures w/captions► Charts, graphs, maps, etc.Charts, graphs, maps, etc.► Any visuals related to your topicAny visuals related to your topic► Limit background to 2-3 colorsLimit background to 2-3 colors►Neatness, spelling, grammar Neatness, spelling, grammar ► Visually appealingVisually appealing

Center DisplayCenter Display

► Required – 3D displayRequired – 3D display► Table area in front of boardTable area in front of board► ModelsModels► ExhibitsExhibits► CraftsCrafts► ToolsTools► Laptops for multimedia presentationLaptops for multimedia presentation► SamplesSamples► BooksBooks► Need to include student made item either for center Need to include student made item either for center

display or on the boarddisplay or on the board

Oral PresentationOral Presentation

► Practice at homePractice at home► Displays, props, costumes, multimedia can be usedDisplays, props, costumes, multimedia can be used► Presentation should be organized including Presentation should be organized including

introduction and conclusion (tell what you learned)introduction and conclusion (tell what you learned)► Technology strongly encouraged (slideshow, Technology strongly encouraged (slideshow,

powerpoint, podcast)powerpoint, podcast)► Demonstrate knowledge of topic without reading Demonstrate knowledge of topic without reading

from board or report to show that the project is from board or report to show that the project is primarily the student’s workprimarily the student’s work

► Be able to answer questions related to your topicBe able to answer questions related to your topic