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How To Do
Social Studies Project
Fairs
School levelAt your schoolRegional Social Studies Fair!Burton ColiseumLake Charles, Louisiana TBAState Social Studies FairBurton ColiseumLake Charles, Louisiana
Fees for Region V
An entry of fee for each project is required to help cover the expenses of the Fair.
o Each school’s entry forms and fees must be sent together. o School checks are to be made payable to "Region V Social Studies Fair." o Application Forms not accompanied by the appropriate fee will be considered for entry only after the correct fee is paid. o Any fee that is paid is not refundable. o No late entries will be accepted without a penalty fee of $12.00 per project.
Mail to: Dr. Dale B. Schanz, 2899 Con Dios Lane, Sulphur, LA 70663. The fee for Region V Social Studies Fair is $12.00 per project.
Social Studies State Fair
Those individual/group projects placing first and second in their respective divisions and disciplines at Region V Fair will qualify for the state fair. Only state fair applications submitted through the Region Fair Director will be accepted for state-level competition. Students with winning projects in the history discipline may be invited to participate in the National History Day Program. Eligible students will be given information about the program at the state fair. Students will be invited, but not required to participate in a voluntary National History Day Program.
Divisions
Division I Division II Division III Grades 4 & 5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Individual & groupsIndividual & groups Individual & groups
Individual Projects are projects completed by an individual student without any assistance from other students.
Group projects are those projects completed by two or more students in the same division. Only one of the students will be the speaker for project at the fair.
Disciplines
AnthropologyEconomicsSociologyGeographyHistoryLouisiana HistoryPolitical Science
Topic and Information I. How to Pick a topic?
A. Find something you are interested in.B. Find the latest and hottest thing on the news.C. Find things that are effecting kids at your age.D. Find a true story that you like from a magazine, book, movies, or on television. E. Find what kids are doing today.G. Look into your culture or other cultures.H. Look into your religion.
II. Where you can get ideas and information for a topic from?A. Magazines H. InternetB. Books I. Places you have been toC. Movies J. BrochuresD. TelevisionE. TeachersF. PeopleG. Newspapers
Research Paper The research paper can be written or typed in Division I and II. In Division III, it must be typed. Put your research paper in a folder or binder.
Research papers are required to have at least 8 typed or 10 handwritten pages or more. This includes the following:
***Title Page (one page)***Table of Contents (one page)***Abstract (one page)***Body (at least three typed or five written pages) ***Conclusion (one page)***Bibliography (one page but can be more).
Sometimes these requirements can vary or change. Check with your teacher or Fair Coordinator to see what is expected at your school
Title Page
The "Title Page" is the first page of your research paper. Use creative ideas to decorate this page. Make sure the title is readily visible. Do not put your name or your school name on this page. Also, there is no number for this page.
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Abstract--------------------------------1II. Body----------------------------------2-5III. Conclusion-----------------------------6IV. Bibliography---------------------------7
AbstractAbstract is a real outline of your project. You have to label "Abstract" at the top of the page. It is the first numbered page and only one page long. It consists of three paragraphs:*** introduction*** method and materials*** short summary of your research.
__________________The first paragraph is your introduction. Introduction is telling the title of your project. Why did you choose this topic? How did you go about choosing this topic? Why were you interested in this project? The second paragraph is the method and materials.
__________________Method is the second paragraph where you explain how you went about getting your information. Where did you go to collect your information? Example I used the university, public and my school library. Things you used to find your information. Example I used books, magazines, newspapers, articles, television, a video movie, and the worldwide web to find information on my topic. Did you write any letters? Who did you write to? Did you do surveys? Did you take photos? Did you use a camera or video camera? Materials are the supplies you used to complete your project? How much time it took you to complete your project?
__________________ In the third paragraph is where you write a short summary of your report. Give just enough information to interest your judge.
Body
Body of the report is the “meat” of the research paper. This is the MAJOR section of your research. Here, you organize all your information in written form. This is where you tell: who, why, what, when, which, where, and what if? You have to have written at least 250 words (can be longer). You should have three or more typed pages or five handwritten pages. These pages are not labeled but need to number these pages. Make sure your report makes sense. Check your grammar and spelling. The longer your report is the better chance you have in winning.
Conclusion
Conclusion is where you tie all the loose ends together. After all the research and investigation, what did you conclude? What did you learned by doing this project? What do you think you can learn by this project? What can others learn from reading, seeing, and listening to this project? Take time to thank anyone that gave his or her time and helped in this project. The conclusion is only two paragraphs on one page but can be longer. You have to label "Conclusion" on the top of the page. Remember to number this page.
Bibliography
Bibliography is a list of the resources you used in getting your information for your research. They are: books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, atlases, diaries, journals, newspapers, magazines, bulletins, pamphlets, television shows, movies, videos, and interviews. Go on the internet and type in bibliography. Click on one of the websites. It will give the directions and examples on how to do a bibliography. Remember to number this page or pages. Make sure you label “Bibliography” on top of the first page of your bibliography.
Speech
A 3 minute speech needs to be made on the project. Also be prepared to answer questions from the judges.
Project Display
The display is the physical representation of your topic using a backboard and bottom board.
Backboard
Backboard It cannot be higher than 8’ tall and weigh more than 100 lbs. It should have three sections. The two sides sections cannot be wider than 30" and the middle section cannot be wider then 36". The board can be smaller. Your backboard has information about your projects. Can not have your name or your school name on it. Do not use your school colors on it.
Backboard has to have a border around it. Back everything with color paper.Backboard has to have your Title.Things you can include on your backboard are:
Charts Documentaries Statistical analysis Murals Diagrams Photographs Maps Graphs Surveys
Bottom board
Bottom boardIt cannot be bigger the 36" wide X 30"deep. It can be smaller. This is your display board.Bottom board has to have a physical model. Be creative, make your own figures from available materials or handmade items. You can use modeling clay, paper, wood or a kit to make your figures.
Size and Weight of the Display
Project Examples
Footnotes/Endnotes
Footnotes/Endnotes is included (labeled at the top of the page) (required for Division III projects, option for Division I and Division II
Check-Off List• Research paper is not attached to the backboard.• Title page is included(not label as such)• Table of Contents is included(labeled at the top of the page, separate page)• Abstract is included(labeled at the top of the page and number the page, separate page)• Body of Research is included(pages are not labeled but numbered)• Conclusion is included(labeled at the top of the page and number the page)• Footnotes/Endnotes is included (labeled at the top of the page) (required for Division III
projects, optional for Division I and Division II)• Bibliography is included(labeled at the top of the page and number the page or pages)• The research paper is typed(required for Division III, optional for Division I and Division II)• Minimum 100ft. Extension cord if needed for project and bring duct tape to tape it down.
Please let the director know if your project need electric on your entry form.• This project, as is, has not , nor will be entered into any other type of fair( i. e. Science, Home
Economics, Industrial Arts) other then a social studies fair
• Oral presentation has been prepared for defending the project (3minutes). Two minutes additional for judges’ questions.
• This project conforms to the maximum space allotment of 36” wide, 30” deep, 8”high, and not over 100lbs. (these figures are maximums, project maybe smaller)
• The entrant’s name, school, home town, or other identifying information is not visible anywhere on the project or research paper.
• No live animals, embryos, fetuses, or archaeological items are exhibited on the project.• Only one student is permitted to defend and be present on the floor for judging of group
projects.• If my project deals with archeology, I am aware of state regulations governing this topic.
Parents or an Adult
Parents or an adult can help and guide the student on his or her project.
Requirements and Fees can Change
Sometimes these requirements and fees can vary or change. Check with your teacher or Fair Coordinator to see what is expected at your school each year.
Region V Director
• Region V Fair Director Dr. Dale B. Schanz 2899 Con Dios LaneSulphur, LA 70663(337) 527-6979 [email protected]: 1618 Mill Street Lake Charles, LA 70601(337)217-4200, ext. [email protected]
AWARDSThe following awards will be presented to winners:
Plaque for Grand Prize in each division - individual Plaque for Grand Prize in each division – group* Plaque for Grand Prize Runner-Up in each division – individual Plaque for Grand Prize Runner-Up in each division –group* Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th place in each discipline – Individual & Group Trophy for the school in each grade-level division with the greatest number of 1st & 2nd place winners Trophy for an outstanding project in the economics discipline – ARH Trophy Trophy for an outstanding project in the anthropology discipline – Dorothy "Fritz" Schrumpf Award Trophy for an outstanding project in the political science discipline – Louis P. "Neg" Beglis Award Special topic awards may be presented Southwest Louisiana Historical Society Awards may be awarded.
Other information:
A. All group plaques and trophies will be presented to the sponsoring teacher or school. B. Entrants are not to wear school uniforms or other identifying clothing. C. Judges evaluation forms will NOT be made public following the Region V Fair conclusion. Decisions of judges are final and not subject to review or appeal. D. Late entries after the due date will have to pay an additional processing fee of $12.00, in order to enter the Fair.
