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How to Complete Y our GT Project

How to Complete Y our GT Project. What is this Project?. This project is a museum exhibit that you will be creating and presenting to the class. Who is this project about?. The project is about a person or group of people in history. Why do I have to do this Project?.

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How to Complete Y our GT Project

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  1. How to Complete Your GT Project

  2. What is this Project? This project is a museum exhibit that you will be creating and presenting to the class.

  3. Who is this project about? The project is about a person or group of people in history.

  4. Why do I have to do this Project? The rigor of high school courses require that you know how to conduct academic research. Projects are sent to Austin, TX to be graded. A couple of projects will be selected to represent my students. The state of Texas mandates that every student enrolled in a pre-AP class complete this project.

  5. Who will I research for this project? There is a list of people for the first three reporting periods you may select. List is posted online on my webpage and on Edmodo.

  6. What will I need for this project? Computer/ internet access for online sources A pin drive or access to your school email account Paper/note cards Knowledge of library databases Packet of handouts for the project

  7. Where do I get the packet with all the handouts I will need for this project? All forms for the project will be both on my webpage and Edmodo. They will also be near the computers, in the black bins.

  8. How many forms should I have? • Parent letter • Student Agreement • Topic submission slip • Research Proposal • Primary Sources • Secondary Sources • Bibliography Example • Project Outline • Manila folders

  9. How can I get help if I am having trouble? Come by during afterschool tutoring. There will be tutoring sessions dedicated solely to answering questions about the GT project. Ask questions on Edmodo. Read the FAQ’s.

  10. Step 1 Pick up necessary handouts. Handouts will be online on Edmodo and my webpage and in the black bins near the computers.

  11. Step 2 Select a topic. How to fill it out. Student name: Write your full legal name. Topic or question to be explored: Write in your selected topic. Reasons for selecting this topic: I wanted to learn more about this topic/ I found this topic interesting Resources I’ll need to develop proposal: internet, books, databases, prior knowledge about the use of sources Sign it. Date it. I will approve/deny it and sign it.

  12. Step 3 Turn in both the Student Profile and Participation Agreement and the Topic Submission form. Due Friday, December 20th.

  13. Step 4 Fill out the Research Proposal Page. How to fill it out. Originators Name: write in yours Area of Study: Social Studies Scope of Proposed Work: write your topic School: Sharyland North Junior High Reasons for selecting this topic: I found this topic interesting or did not know much about this topic. Resources: • Computer (internet access) • Databases • Primary Sources • Books Knowledge and other skills: • Computer literacy • Distinguishing credible sources Which of the following may limit your study: Check off any category you think might stop you from turning in the best possible project. Sign it. Parents sign it. Don’t check off anything under Recommendations.

  14. Step 5 Think of five question you have about that person specifically. • What political, economic, religious, environmental, or sociocultural perspectives influenced and or motivated your subject’s life? • What contributing factors led to the subject’s success or demise? • How did the subject impact society? What groups of individuals did your subject affect? • How did the person or group communicate their perspectives? Who were his/her/their primary/secondary audiences? • What if the person or group had lived in another time? Would his/her/their point of view have changed? • What if the person or group had lived in another part of the country or world? How might he/she/they have been different? • Has the person or groups decreased or increased in popularity over time? • What rights or responsibilities did your subject’s work influence? How? • What perspectives or points of view did this person inspire or influence? Write your five questions on a pieces of paper. Due January 10th, 2014.

  15. Step 6 1. Look for information that might help you respond to your questions. Random information does not count. Your research needs to explain one of the five questions (from step 5). 2. Where can I find information? • autobiographies • Diaries • Textbooks • Books • Databases • Internet • Take notes on a piece of paper, index cards, or print out the page of information you will use for your project. This will be your proof of research. It will be shown to me for a grade. Due March 21st, 2014.

  16. Step 7 Once you have notes about your person and have some possible answers for the questions you came up with, think of how you want to display the information you found. (museum exhibit) You need to think of ten items that represent the person/questions you answered. It’s similar to a show-and-tell. For each item in your display, have information organized onto an index card. Index cards due April 29th, 2014.

  17. Step 8 Bring those ten items to present to the class. Examples of the items you may bring include: • Models • Photographs • Clothing • Visual representations • Audio recordings For instance, if your project is about Pocahontas you could bring a picture of her diary page, pieces of clothing similar to what she would have worn, a clay model of her village, etc. Presentations will be held May 1st, 2014.

  18. Frequently Asked Questions • Do I have to use a poster or tri-board as my project display? • No. You may bring a model, photos, primary source copies, etc., just to show to the class and discuss. • Do I have to present? • Yes. All students will be presenting in class. • What if the topic I want to do is not on the lists? • You can still research the topic if, and only if, I approve first. • Do I have to dress up for my presentation? • No. However, a couple of extra credit points will be awarded to those who do dress up. Do not violate the dress code. • How long is my presentation? • 5-7 minutes • Do I have to do this project every six weeks? • No. • What if I am having trouble coming up with five questions about my person? • Use the pre-made questions that are included in the project outline and this PowerPoint. But be sure to understand what the questions is asking and be cautious that your research does not diverge from these questions. • What if I am having trouble with putting my project all together? • Tutoring is available. Bring whatever you have been working on. Ask questions on Edmodo. • What if I am not sure what to bring for my ten show and tell items (museum exhibit)? • Think of items that will best illustrate and represent your person and explain the findings of your five questions. Do not bring forbidden items to school If your person was involved in a crime, for instance, you may only bring pictures of the types of weapons they used during their lifetime.

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