Sinagua History Day

Taking a Stand in History

Individual Research Project

Ms. Villegas

7th Grade Social Studies

October7, 2016- January 10, 2017

Important Dates:

Oct. 17 – Topic Proposal Deadline (25 points)

Nov. 18 – Research Complete, ARS & Outline Due (200 points)

Dec. 2 – Rough Draft with Revisions Due (100 points)

Dec. 16 – Final Draft with Bibliographies Due (200 points)

Jan. 6– Project & Process Paper Due (300 points)

Jan. 10 (tentative) – Sinagua History Day Showcase (in Gym)

*I understand I am expected to participate in Sinagua History Day as a project grade for my Social Studies class & I am aware of the requirements & due dates

Student Name ______

Taking a Stand in History Topic______

*I understand my student is participating in Sinagua History Day as a project grade for their Social Studies class & I am aware of the requirements & due dates

Parent Signature ______Date ______

You will:

  1. Select a topic to research and write a proposal explaining why you chose that topic.
  2. Research atopic related to the theme of “Taking a Stand in History” & use an Annotated Resource Set to keep track of your sources.
  3. Write a 1 ½ - 2 page paper (following the criteria & format provided) on the Taking a Stand in History topic you have selectedwith an annotated bibliography
  4. Choose a project to create from the following list (Exhibit, Documentary, Dramatic Performance, Web Page). Write a 1-page process paper describing the steps of historical inquiry you took throughout the History Day process.

Directions for Part ONE – Research & the Research Paper:

You will be responsible for choosing, researching, and writing a report about ONE specifictopic relating to Taking a Stand in History. A sample list of topics you can choose from is on the last page of this packet. You will write a short 1-paragraph proposal explaining why you chose your topic and why it’s important in history. Remember, you will be responsible for citing your sources. As you complete your research, use the Annotated Resource Set (ARS) sheet to write down your sources and an outline to note the information from your sources. You will use your outline to write a rough draft. You will edit and revise your rough draft. You will use your revised rough draft to write your final draft. You will write an annotated bibliography using MLA format. This part of the project will be worth 525 points.

-Please answer the following questions in your report:

  • What is the name of your topic? Why is it important in history?
  • Why was your topic about Taking a Stand in History?
  • Where and when did your topictake place? What’s going on in the country your topic is from and/or world at that time? What was happening before, during and after that led to your topic happening or its effects (provide context).
  • Who are the major people involved with the topic?
  • How did your topic impact the country it is from? How did it impact other countries or world at that same time?
  • How has the topic affected our world and/or our lives today?
  • You may also include any additional information you feel is important to know about your topic.

YOUR PAPER MUST BE:

Typed

12 size font

Double Spaced

Times New Roman

1 ½ - 2 pages long

At least 5 paragraphs

Include an introduction, 3 paragraphs about your topic, and a conclusion

Include an annotated bibliography using MLA format

Directions for Part TWO – The Project:

You will be responsible for creating anExhibit, Documentary, Dramatic Performance or Web Pageabout the topicyou wrote about in your report. Ms. Villegas will provide a criteria sheet for the project you choose. You are responsible for following the criteria and meeting the requirements listed on the criteria sheet. You will also write a 1-page process paper describing the steps of historical inquiry you took throughout the History Day process.This part of the project will be worth 300 points.

Sinagua History Day

Taking a Stand in History

Individual Research Project

Name ______Period ______

Research Paper – Outline

  1. Introduction

1.______

(Thesis Statement)

2. ______

(Concrete Evidence)

3.______

(Commentary)

4.______

(Concrete Evidence)

5. ______

(Commentary)

6. ______

(Concrete Evidence)

7. ______

(Commentary)

8. ______

(Concluding Statement)

  1. Context & Impact - What is your topic? Where did it take place? When did it take place? What’s going on in the country of your topic or world at that time?What was happening before, during and after that led to your topic happening or its effects (provide context).

1.______

(Topic Sentence)

2. ______

(Concrete Evidence)

3.______

(Commentary)

4.______

(Concrete Evidence)

5. ______

(Commentary)

6. ______

(Concrete Evidence)

7. ______

(Commentary)

8. ______

(Concluding Statement)

  1. Who are the major people and/or countries involved in the topic? How did it impact that country? How did it impact other countries at that time?

1.______

(Topic Sentence)

2. ______

(Concrete Evidence)

3.______

(Commentary)

4.______

(Concrete Evidence)

5. ______

(Commentary)

6. ______

(Concrete Evidence)

7. ______

(Commentary)

8. ______

(Concluding Statement)

  1. How has the topic affected our country, society, the world and our lives today?

1.______

(Topic Sentence)

2. ______

(Concrete Evidence)

3.______

(Commentary)

4.______

(Concrete Evidence)

5. ______

(Commentary)

6. ______

(Concrete Evidence)

7. ______

(Commentary)

8. ______

(Concluding Statement)

  1. Conclusion

1.______

(Topic Sentence)

2. ______

(Concrete Evidence)

3.______

(Commentary)

4.______

(Concrete Evidence)

5. ______

(Commentary)

6. ______

(Concrete Evidence)

7. ______

(Commentary)

8. ______

(Concluding Statement)