| During the months of January and February, students will be researching
a topic from our 8th Grade History curriculum. The topic must be of an
event, person, or a trend that occurred during the 20th Century.
The presentation must be a research report, but the method in which it is
presented can vary. Powerpoint presentations, visual/oral presentations,
skits, are just a few possible methods. Any other ideas must be discussed
with Mr. Gibson for final approval. All presentations must be a MINIMUM of
FIVE MINUTES in length.
Students will work alone, or they may work with ONE partner. No small
groups will be allowed.
Please follow the timeline listed below for all due dates.
Also, use the "Some Helpful Internet Links" for possible sources for the
information required. ALL research will be done OUTSIDE of class time,
although one week of class time will be given (during the first week of
February) for presentation practice.
If you have any questions, please call or e-mail me.
Keith Gibson
Here is the timeline for the History Presentations:
January 7- Presentation options discussed, rubric and timeline
handed out.
January 11- Topic and possible partner must be selected by today.
Final date of presentation will be selected today.
January 22- FIVE sources (minimum) and at least TWENTY fact
cards are needed by today.
January 28- Prop, or visual aid, must be ready by today.
Feb. 4-8- Class time will be given for practice presentations.
Feb. 11- 15- Presentations must be done during this week.
Copies of the rubric that will be used to assess the presentations have been
given out to each student (as of Monday, January 7th). Extra copies can be
printed off by going to the "History Homework/Classroom Sheets" link on this
website. Look for the link that says- "History Presentation Rubric". You
can also print up a copy of the timeline from this same link. | |
