Some of the most powerful and engaging Heritage Fair projects have had a personal connection to the student. For example, one student's discovery of his family's immigration story inspired him to research the Underground Railroad.
In 2012, one participant's work in the film industry inspired him to research "Hollywood North". Check out his blog here: http://michaelstrusievici.wordpress.com/news/
Monday 29 October 2012
Thursday 4 October 2012
Chicago's History Fairs
Just came across some AMAZING resources created by Chicago Metro History Education Centre, who have "History Fairs" that are very similar to our Heritage Fairs.
Have a look especially at their downloadable Teaching Resources, which includes super useful Powerpoint presentations on "Becoming a Historian", the "History Fair Research Journey", and "Exhibiting History".
If you are doing Heritage Fairs with your class, these are MUST HAVE resources.
Have a look especially at their downloadable Teaching Resources, which includes super useful Powerpoint presentations on "Becoming a Historian", the "History Fair Research Journey", and "Exhibiting History".
If you are doing Heritage Fairs with your class, these are MUST HAVE resources.
Wednesday 3 October 2012
When to get started?
A popular question from teachers is: "When should our class get started?"
We suggest you introduce Heritage Fairs in late December or early January. If in late December, students can start thinking about their project over the winter break. But early January can also work as a fresh start to a new unit.
Either way, students should be finished their Heritage Fair project by the end of Spring Break, hold your mini Class or School Heritage Fairs in early April, so that you have plenty of time to select those outstanding projects to send to the Regional Heritage Fair.
Have a look at the Regional Fair section of the Teacher's Guide for a detailed timeline and deadlines.
We suggest you introduce Heritage Fairs in late December or early January. If in late December, students can start thinking about their project over the winter break. But early January can also work as a fresh start to a new unit.
Either way, students should be finished their Heritage Fair project by the end of Spring Break, hold your mini Class or School Heritage Fairs in early April, so that you have plenty of time to select those outstanding projects to send to the Regional Heritage Fair.
Have a look at the Regional Fair section of the Teacher's Guide for a detailed timeline and deadlines.
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