Medieval Research Project

1. Medieval Research Project PowerPoint Presentation

2. Choose a topic to research.

3. Choose a topic to research. • Choose 10 subtopics under the main topic.

4. Choose a topic to research. • Choose 10 subtopics under the main topic. • For example: Cathedrals • Features of a cathedral • Building techniques • Design and structure

5. Choose a topic to research. • Choose 10 subtopics under the main topic. • Create an essential question for each of the ten subtopics. Topic: Vikings

6. Choose a topic to research. • Choose 10 subtopics under the main topic. • Create an essential question for each of the ten subtopics. Topic: Vikings Subtopic: Navigation

7. Choose a topic to research. • Choose 10 subtopics under the main topic. • Create an essential question for each of the ten subtopics. • Topic: Vikings • Subtopic Navigation How did the Vikings navigate across open water?

8. Choose a topic to research. • Choose a topic to research. • Choose 10 subtopics • Find at least 10 interesting/important facts on each of the subtopics Knights Steps to become a knight

9. Choose a topic to research. • Choose 10 subtopics • Find 10 interesting and important facts • Create a PowerPoint presentation of your research.

10. Choose a topic to research. • Choose 10 subtopics • Find 10 interesting and important facts • Create a PowerPoint presentation of your research. • Present your findings to the class.

11. Research Report • Choose 10 subtopics • Find 10 interesting and important facts • Create a PowerPoint presentation of your research. • Present your findings to the class. • Create a quiz based on the information you present.

12. Step one: Choose a topic. • Each person will have a separate topic. Norse mythology Joan of Arc Children’s lives Weapons/warfare

13. Step Two: Research

14. Research • Using available sources both online and in books, gather facts and information.

15. Research • Using available sources both online and in books, gather facts and information. • Create ten facts in bulleted form, translated from the research in your own wording.

16. Research • Using available sources both online and in books, gather facts and information. • Create ten facts in bulleted form, translated from the research in your own words. • Your research notes must be handwritten onto blue sheets. You may use the front and the back.

17. Research • Use bullets only! • No complete sentences • Use phrases, words, dates, etc • Use names, places, events

18. Research • You may not copy more than 3 words in a row from your source. • You need to change to your own words on the fourth word. • Be careful and do not plagiarize!

19. Research • You are required to have 3 kinds or types of sources and you must use 5 sources total.

20. Research • You are required to have 3 kinds or types of sources and you must use 5 sources total. • Books

21. Research • You are required to have 3 kinds or types of sources and you must use 5 sources total. • Books • Textbooks

22. Research • You are required to have 3 kinds or types of sources and you must use 5 sources total. • Books • Textbooks • Encyclopedias - either in print or online • NOT Wikipedia

23. Research • You are required to have 3 kinds or types of sources and you must use 5 sources total. • Books • Textbooks • Encyclopedias - either in print or online • Internet sites

24. Works Cited Page • You will create a bibliography/works cited page.

25. Works Cited Page • You will create a bibliography/works cited page. • As you are taking notes using the blue sheets,you will complete the top portion with the required information.

26. Works Cited Page • You will create a bibliography/works cited page. • It will contain all the information to be compiled into the proper format to create your Works Cited Page.

27. Step two: Create a PowerPoint Presentation

28. PowerPoint Presentation • Create slides to present the information

29. PowerPoint Presentaion • Create slides to present the information. • Use related artwork, pictures, maps, graphics which will help the audience understand and remember your information.

30. PowerPoint Presentation • Choosea background, plus a font type and size that allows the class to see your information clearly.

31. PowerPoint Presentation • Proof read and edit your slides carefully.

32. PowerPoint Presentation • Proof read and edit your slides carefully. • Check your spelling, capitalization, and grammar.

33. PowerPoint Presentation • Proof read and edit your slides. • Check your spelling, capitalization, and grammar. • Most important of all, • check the visual clarity of the slide. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp8dugDbf4w

34. Presentation • You will present your information to the class in a PowerPoint slide show format. • You must make sure to create/save your presentation in a PowerPointformat that matches the version on the teacher’s computer.

35. Presentation You will need to know your information. • You must present it without notes. • You must talk to the class and not read from the screen.

36. Presentation • Your pace in teaching must allow the class will to take notes during your presentation.

37. Presentation • The class may not ask you to slow down, stop, or repeat information. • Also, at the end of the presentation , the class may not ask you to repeat facts or details.

38. Presentation • You will need to add a blank slide at the end of your informational section.

39. Presentation • You will need to add a blank slide at the end of your informational section. • This will allow the class to get ready to take your quiz.

40. Step three: Quiz • You will create a quiz of 10 high-quality questions based on the information you presented.

41. Quiz • The format for the questions should be true/false, multiple choice, or fill in.

42. Quiz • After the quiz on your presentation, you will be asked to grade the quizzes and give the results to the teacher.