History Fair Project 2017

1.
Write a thesis using the gold Thesis Proposal sheet.  If you're having trouble answering the questions, you need to read more about your topic.  A thesis is due May 4 and 8.

There is also a lot of excellent information in a video about the theme and HF here.

Once you can answer #1-5 on the worksheet, write a thesis.  Use the Thesis Generator (for computers) to help you construct a thesis if you're having trouble.   

Use this link for iPads: Thesis Generator for iPads

What makes a good thesis?
 

2.
Next, you need to create an outline for your project using the History Fair outline sheet.  Outlines MUST be written in your own words.

3.
Finally, make your project.  Most projects are exhibits on 48" x 36" trifold boards but there are other options.
Your exhibit should look like this:

There are examples in class to view.

There is also a History Fair YouTube playlist with helpful videos.

Also, retake the sources quiz.  Didn't get a good score?  Take it as many times as you want to get a good score.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4327394.html

History Fair Thesis

Write a thesis using the gold Thesis Proposal sheet.  If you're having trouble answering the questions, you need to read more about your topic.  A thesis is due May 4 and 5.

There is also a lot of excellent information in a video about the theme at the Minnesota HF site.

Once you can answer #1-5 on the worksheet, write a thesis.  Use the Thesis Generator (for computers) to help you construct a thesis if you're having trouble.   

Use this link for iPads: Thesis Generator for iPads

What makes a good thesis?
 

Finally, retake the sources quiz.  Didn't get a good score?  Take it as many times as you want to get a good score.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4327394.html

History Fair 2016 Phase II April 26 - May 3

1) Everyone should have a History Fair topic and blue key sheet should be filled out.

2) Today you need to decide if you're going to work alone or with one other person in your block and then write a thesis using the gold Thesis Proposal sheet.  If you're having trouble answering the questions, you need to read more about your topic.  A thesis is due May 2 and 3.

There is also a lot of excellent information in a video about the theme at the Minnesota HF site.

3) Once you can answer #1-6 on the worksheet, write a thesis.  Use the Thesis Generator (for computers) to help you construct a thesis if you're having trouble.  iPad?  Use this link: Thesis Generator

4) Finally, retake the sources quiz.  Didn't get a good score?  Take it as many times as you want to get a good score.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4327394.html

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.

4) History Fair Research Paper

Now that your bibliography is cited and annotated we're going to start writing your research paper.  It will take the from of a five-paragraph essay using your thesis.  These types of essays are usually called argumentative. 

Still having trouble with your thesis and outline?
Check out this basic site:  Thesis Generator

 





Use the outline in class or this webtool:

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/essaymap/

 This will be discussing this in class, but here are two great guidelines for you to reread or read if you were absent.
 http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/05/
 http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/argument.html

Well use the five-paragraph approach. The method consists of:

1. an introductory paragraph that introduces the topic, gives a context, and states the thesis
2. three evidentiary body paragraphs that support the thesis
3. a conclusion that restates the thesis

You'll also need to print a copy for class.  12 point simple font, double spaced.

1) History Fair Thesis

Ready, steady, go!  Phase II of the history fair is here.

We will be watching a short video, reviewing the history fair PowerPoint [click on five steps to become a historian], and writing down ideas on our worksheet. 

Then, we'll focus on developing a thesis

Projects should do more than just tell a story. Every exhibit, performance, documentary, paper and web site should make a point about its topic. To do this, you must develop your own argument of the historical impact of the person, event, pattern or idea you are studying. The point you make is called a thesis statement. A thesis statement is not the same as a topic. Your thesis statement explains what you believe to be the impact and significance of your topic in history.

For Example

Topic: Battle of Gettysburg
Thesis Statement: The battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point of the Civil War. It turned the tide of the war from the South to the North, pushing back Lee's army that would never fight again on Northern soil and bringing confidence to the Union army.

As you read…Write it down now!

To be a responsible researcher you must give credit to your source of information in a bibliography. For now, however, it is important to collect the critical information from each source you will use: the author's name, titles, publishers, and date of publication, and page number for quotes.

From NDH website: http://www.nhd.org/ConductingResearch.htm
 

History Fair Thesis and Essay

We'll be writing a five-paragraph expository essay using our thesis.

Still having trouble with your thesis and outline?
Check out this basic site:  Thesis Generator

 





Use the outline in class or this webtool:

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/essaymap/

 

 This will be handed out in class, but here's a great guideline:  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/02/

Well use the five-paragraph approach. The method consists of:

1. an introductory paragraph that states the thesis
2. three evidentiary body paragraphs that support the thesis
3. a conclusion that restates the thesis

Use edmodo to submit a digital copy but you'll also need to print a copy for class.