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Cherokee County School District Social Studies Fair Workshop. August 31, 2011. Agenda. Welcome and Introductions. Social Studies Fair Guidelines. Virtual Judges/Project Registration. Social Studies Fair Timeline. CCSD Social Studies Fair Schedule. 2011 State Social Studies Fair Winners.
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Cherokee County School DistrictSocial Studies Fair Workshop August 31, 2011
Agenda Welcome and Introductions Social Studies Fair Guidelines Virtual Judges/Project Registration Social Studies Fair Timeline CCSD Social Studies Fair Schedule
2011 State Social Studies Fair Winners Best in Discipline: Class I Geography “Chilean vs. Haitian Earthquake: Which One Was Truly More Destructive?” A.J. Cox, Matt Weissell, & Christian Staton Woodstock Middle School Megan Malecek, Directing Teacher Best in Discipline: Class II Geography “Should There Be a Kurdistan?” Taylor Poole Freedom Middle School Marty Johansen, Directing Teacher Best in Discipline: Class II History “Operation Halyard: The Forgotten 500” Caleb Brannon, Lucy Groves, & Dalton Hutchison Teasley Middle School John Breen, Directing Teacher Best in Discipline: Class II Sociology/Psychology “Methamphetamine: Knowing ‘What’ Can Save Your Life”Hunter Fisher, Josh Parsons, & Riley Wildeman Teasley Middle School John Breen, Directing Teacher
State Social Studies Fair Winners Best in Discipline: Class III History “More Than Just a Game: The Olympics” Madeline Ryan & Victoria Cochran Creekview High School Stan Hunsucker & Mike Sinco, Directing Teachers Special Archaeology Award “How Did the Canton Textile Mills Affect the Growth of Canton?” Caleb Spurling Clayton Elementary School Susan Harris, Directing Teacher Special Geography Award “Chilean vs. Haitian Earthquake: Which One Was Truly More Destructive?” A.J. Cox, Christian Station, & Matt Weissell Woodstock Middle School Megan Malecek, Directing Teacher Special Georgia Studies Award “How Did the Canton Textile Mills Affect the Growth of Canton?” Caleb Spurling Clayton Elementary School Susan Harris, Directing Teacher
Social Studies Fair Guidelines • Grades 5-12 • Project Space Limitations • Research Summary Paper Required • 3” X 5” Card Abstract Required • Visual presentation: • Clear Statement of the Question Being Studied • Methodology • Visuals that Illustrate or Enhance the Research Findings • Conclusion CCSD Social Studies Fair November 15, 2011 Woodstock High School School Social Studies Fairs Complete by October 23, 2011. http://www.gcss.net/2010ssfairguide.pdf http://www.gcss.net/2010ssfairguide.pdf Social Studies fair Guidelines
Topics should clearly fall within one of the social studies Disciplines. Topic Selection Limited topic Better Topic • What crops are grown in this country? • What is the impact of peanut production in our country? Topic too Broad Better Topic • What happened during the Civil War? • The Role of (Name of a local historical figure, place, or event) in the Civil War. Topic: No Available Information Better Topic • Why did Henry Hudson get into trouble with the crew of his ship? • We often do not know exactly why people did what they did in the past. Confusing topic Better Topic • What do people of Japan like? • A Comparison of Japanese women and American women in sports competition Topic can’t be agreed upon Better Topic • What is the most powerful country in the world? • Why might Japan be considered one of the strongest economic powers in the world?
New This Year … Due to the overwhelming number of projects last year coupled with the rigid number of projects the District is allowed to send for Regional competition: • Maximum of 5 project winners from each of the school-based Social Studies Fairs may be submitted for the Cherokee County School District Fair.
Social Studies Fair Disciplines • Anthropology • Economics • Geography • History • Political Science • Sociology/Psychology
Visual Presentation Components Summary Paper Abstract
Social Studies Fair Schedule November 15, 2011 Woodstock High School • 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM • 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM • 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM • 6:00 PM • Students set up projects • Judges Check-In/Material Pick-up • Student Interviews • Project Evaluations • Awards Ceremony • Cafeteria • Media Center • Cafeteria • Cafeteria • Auditorium
Online Registration Judges and Projects Http://ccsd/curriculum/ss/default.aspxOnly available to the School SS Fair contacts Site Access Only available October 11 – 28, 2011
Social Studies Fair Timeline Social Studies Fair Project and Judge Online registration will be open 10/11/2011-10/28/2011. No projects will be accepted after that date. Judges registration dates coincide with project registration. Student participants must furnish all equipment needed. Please indicate if an electric outlet is required.