History Fair 2015 Pictures and Top Four Student Choices

Another great year is over.  Congratulations 8th Graders!

Top History Fair Projects 2015

As voted on by the students of Elm, here are the top four most voted for projects: 

• Marvel by Tatiana
• Wrigley Field by Lorenz
• Selena by Natalia & Lexxie
• Selena by Nicky 

Picture of some of the projects can be seen here.

History Fair 2015 is Today

Students will view and vote during social studies and science.  Then we'll have a public viewing today, May 13, 2015, from 6-7PM in the gym for family and the community.

Students are expected to wear business casual and present their projects and view other projects for 15 minutes or more.  Students who do so will receive extra credit.

See you there!

History Fair Sources Review, Topic and Thesis

• Review your primary and secondary sources by rereading the Historian's Apprentice Toolkit pages HT1-5 in your book and completing the worksheet.  Then, retake the quiz.  Didn't get a good score?  Take it again.

Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4327394.html
 

• Next, pick your topic, with my approval, and fill out the green topic sheet.  Can't answer a prompts?  Keep reading. Don't forget to note three good sources on your sheet.

• Once you can answer #1-6, write a thesis.  Use the Thesis Generator (for computers) to help you construct a thesis if you're having trouble.  iPad?--> Thesis Generator

You should have your topic & thesis by Tuesday, 3/17.  Please see me or email me for help.