Slide 2 www.chicagohistoryfair.org Slide 3 Innovations and
Change in Chicago History Slide 4 Formats Slide 5 Must be original
work 7 to 10 pages of text 1 margins Double spaced Footnotes
Annotated Bibliography One person only Format Write Research Slide
6 Size Maximum Parameters 4 feet wide 3 feet deep 6 feet high
Visuals Captions Sections Annotated Bibliography Summary Statement
Form Two may work together Text Analysis Pictures Slide 7 7 to 10
minutes Annotated Bibliography Summary Statement Form Script Up to
5 people Must supply your own props, costumes and any equipment
ResearchCompose DirectPractice Perform Slide 8 7-10 minutes
Annotated Bibliography Summary Statement Form Narration scripted
You must supply your own camera, recording devices, and playback
equipment ResearchWriteScriptEditFilm Slide 9 4-5 minute speech 5-6
minute analysis of the speech Dramatic presentation Annotated
Bibliography Summary Statement Form One person Analysis Research
Interpret Practice Slide 10 Particulars Slide 11 Every project
regardless of format must have an annotated bibliography All
projects must be on Chicago Topics must be historicalchange over
time The events must have taken place more than 25 years ago
Students are responsible for all materials and any needed equipment
Slide 12 If you do a documentary, you must be able to access a
camera, film or disc, and the needed equipment to present it If you
do a live performance, you supply the music, equipment, costume,
and props If you do a paper, you are to learn how to footnote and
format a formal paper If you do an exhibit, you must get the board
Slide 13 Your topic must be finalized by November 25, the Wednesday
before Thanksgiving You must have your Annotated Bibliography ready
when we return from Winter Break in January Your completed project
is due by January 15 The class history fair is on the day following
the final exams The local history fair is the Tuesday of the first
week of semester 2 Slide 14 Alphabetical listing divided into
primary and secondary sources Authors last name, First name. Title
Bolded. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date Published Statement
of how it was used and the value of the source (Origin, purpose,
value, and limitation) Required of all projects Slide 15 Forms must
be downloaded and printed Read the questions carefully and answer
first on notebook paper, edit, and neatly word process the
questions and answers Limit your responses to the questions as they
are asked, but give thorough answers in standard English Required
of all projects except research papers Available at
www.chicagohistoryfair.orgwww.chicagohistoryfair.org Slide 16
Exhibit Boards Slide 17 Self-standing project board Construction
paper, scissors, adhesives Printer and paper Decorating materials
appropriate to topic Markers Creativity, organization, research
skills, time One partner is optional Slide 18 4 x 2 x 6 and free
standing Importance CONCLUSION TIME LINE Slide 19 Divide the board
into three Introduction (before) Title (event) Conclusion (after)
Use captions and mount (borders) pictures Use section titles
Organize with a creative and appropriate timeline Color schemes and
borders are used to emphasis or give an attractive and neat look
Slide 20 Forget to include some words to show analysis Overload the
board with too many words Clutter and slap pictures on the board
Attach the bibliography or Summary Statement Form to the board Put
your name on the boards front Hang the boardit must be free
standing! Slide 21 Performances Slide 22 Skits Dance Singing Poetry
Recital Instrumentals Debate Mime Comedy Routine Slide 23 A short
introduction relating the performance to historic Chicago is
appreciated You need to write down details in a script in a formal
format Rehearse! Be prepared with background music, props, costumes
of the period Slide 24 Try to ad lib Work with others that are apt
to not show for practice or the fair Think of this as a talent show
Go under 7 minutes or over 10 Assume the judges never heard of your
topic Slide 25 Documentary Slide 26 Video Interviews Tours of
related sites Re-enactments Power Points Art: paintings,
sculptures, architecture Comparisons: then and now Must be narrated
within presentation Slide 27 Accessing equipment when needed Using
equipment and editing Citing sources in the annotated bibliography
Travel to locations Asking permission to interview Nature: weather
and daylight Comfort with unexpected situations Slide 28 Attempt
this format if you do not have the technical skills Try to be
spontaneousplan out every detail Work with others unless you can
meet at least once a week to check on progress Think your sources
have to cooperate Be natural. You have to present yourself as
serious, mannerly, and interested in your subjects Slide 29 Off
Limit Topics Slide 30 Chicago Fire Haymarket Affair Any Gang Al
Capone Jane Addams Black Panthers Police Brutality Founding of a
public school Anything that happened less than 25 years ago Any
thing where you cannot find at least 10 sources Anything without
primary sources Unless, of course you can find a NEW angle Slide 31
Justification for subjects that cannot, should not be justified
Racism Ageism Homophobia Xenophobia Anti-Semitism Physical handicap
abuse Promotion of drugs, violence, or crime Stereotyping
Plagiarism Grammatical and spelling errors Sloppy or careless
presentations Lack of research Taking credit for the work of
classmates Factual errors Slide 32 Good Topics Slide 33 Record
holders Inventions Conventions Organizations Movements Products
Artistic Endeavors Medical Innovation Slide 34 Books, movies, songs
about Chicago People who are famous born and raised in Chicago
Neighborhoods Political scandal and triumph Labor history Churches,
homes, schools Architecture Slide 35 Meeting of the Minds:
conflicting roles Entertainers and artists of a specific time
period Law enforcement or reform that resulted from affects of a
violent person or group Chicagos own designers in Chicago Chicago
memories: interviews with people who were teens in the 30s, 40s
50s, or 60s Slide 36 Research Facilities Slide 37 Libraries
Amundsen open M-F (7:006:00) Sulzer Regional Harold Washington
Newberry Universities Archives Ethnic Museums Chicago History
Medical Museums Private Individuals Retirement Homes Ethnic Clubs
Restaurant Owners Hotel and Theatre Public Relations Radio and
Television Studios Internet Encyclopedia of Chicago
www.chicagohistoryfair.org www.chicagohistoryfair.org Slide 38
Before you go Make an appointment Write down the address, date,
time, and persons name Make notes on want to see or get Get a large
envelope, camera, recorder and notebook On Site Dress appropriately
Arrive a few minutes early Ask to see the person with whom you have
the appointment Ask permission to take pictures or record
information Keep eye contact and interest high Write down all
information given Ask for pictures, brochures, or any visuals When
you finish Say thank you and send a thank you note Immediately
transcribe your notes or recordings Label notes with the time,
date, location, and people who gave you information Follow up with
information to authenticate it Prepare for your next encounter
Slide 39 The photocopier is your best friend in public, school, and
university libraries Carry a spiral notebook with you A tape
recorder can be a good tool, but be sure its working and your voice
is clear Keep extra pens, tape, film, paper, and coins in a
zippered pouch Dont be offended if you are asked to check in bags
and backpacks Slide 40 The Secrets to a Superior Project Slide 41
Slide 42 Slide 43 Slide 44 Slide 45 Slide 46 Time, length, size, or
partnership limits Annotated Bibliography Summary Statement Form
Chicago History Theme: Innovations and Change in Chicago History
Slide 47 Boards=layout and color scheme Performance=rehearse
Papers=do the checks Documentaries=edit Historical Voice= practice
ALL= Peer Review Slide 48 The End
