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SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR

HANDBOOK

ROCKDALE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2011-2012

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Purpose of Social Studies Fair ..……………………………………..…………3 Georgia Performance Standards in Social Studies ………………..…………...4 Suggested Timeline……………………………………………………………..5 Preparing Student Projects ……………………………………………………. 6 Characteristics of Disciplines…………..……………………………………….8 Requirements for Social Studies Projects …….……………………………….9 Deciding on a Topic……………………………………………………………11 Sample Research Topics ……………………………………………………... 12 Research Proposal Sheet ..…………………………………….….…………....13 Gathering and Analyzing Data…………………………………….…………..14 Note Taking …………………………………………………………………...15 Bibliography Cards …………………………………………………………... 16 Creating Bibliography ………………………………………………………...17 Using Footnotes ……………………………………………………………….19 Sample Bibliography ……………………………………………………….…20 Format for Research Paper …………..……………………………………… 21 Abstract/Sample Abstract………………..……………….……………...…….22 Correct Use of Backboard……………………..………………………………23 Local Fairs and Their Regulations .…………………..………………………24 Regional Fairs and Their Regulations …………………..…………………….26 State Fair and Its Regulations ……………………………...………………….28 Awards ……………………………………………………..….………………30 Judging ……………………..………….……………………..………………..31 Checklist for a Completed Project……………………………………………...32 Appendix ………………………………………………………………………34 Sample Parent Letter Sample Timeline Sample Verification Page Partner Request Form Note Taking Form Judge’s Score Sheet Purpose of Social Studies Fair

Local, regional, and state social studies fairs annually present exhibitions of work prepared by students in grades five through twelve. Each project is designed to show research and conclusions


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