Everything you need to know about preparing and presenting social studies projects for National History Day fairs or other competitions is right here in this comprehensive video guide, which offers plenty of discussion on how to choose a topic and do research, work in a group or alone, construct a display, and give an oral presentation. Numerous interviews with students, judges, teachers, and librarians provide a wealth of information that not only will help students get started, but motivate them as well. Some of the camerawork shot on location at the fairs is a bit shaky, but the host is articulate and concise, lots of text screens make the high volume of information easy to keep track of, and the tips given are very practical. Recommended for any classroom or school preparing for social studies projects, whether it be Benchmark or for fair competitions. Aud: I, J, H. (E. Gieschen)
Social Studies Projects: A Blue Ribbon Guide
(1997) 22 min. $89. Cambridge Educational. PPR. Vol. 12, Issue 6
Social Studies Projects: A Blue Ribbon Guide
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