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TEACH Handbook
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PROJECT FAIR
May 19, 2009
CANCELED DUE TO MINIMAL RESPONSE
What is the T.E.A.C.H. Project Fair?
The Project Fair is an event where each student may have his or her project
assessed by a knowledgeable adult.
What is a Project?
A Project is a finished product covering a topic chosen by the student. The
topic may be chosen from their current studies. The project should include some
type of display, depending on the subject chosen. A project should be an example
of the student's own work.
What does the assessment entail?
The assessor will critique the display and conduct an informal oral interview
with the student. The informal oral interview consists of the student speaking
with the assessor about what he or she did to complete the project and may
include general questions about the subject of the project.
What subjects may be included in the Project Fair?
The following categories have been used in the past: Art; Culinary
Arts; Sewing / Crafts; Literature; History; Geography; and Science. The
student may choose any topic that he / she is learning about this year that has
not already been displayed.
What are some examples of Projects?
Art
Painting, drawing, carving, printing, sculpture, collage,
watercolor, photography, etc.
These types of Projects may stand alone with no additional display but students
are encouraged to include a written report about their type of art, perhaps
including a brief biography of a noted artist.
Example: The Project is a painting done in the Impressionist style and
the student has also included a short report about Monet.
Culinary Arts
Cake, cookies, pie, bread, desserts or dishes of all
types.
The food should be displayed on an appropriate plate, dish, etc. and the display
may include a table cloth, vase of flowers, silverware, etc.
Example: Lemon Tea Biscuits are displayed on a fancy plate with a fancy
napkin next to a matching cup of tea on a linen tablecloth with a vase of fresh
flowers.
Sewing / Crafts
Apron, dress, quilt, afghan, etc. as well as paper crafts
and crafts made from kits, etc.
These items may be displayed alone or include a written report.
Example: An afghan is placed over the back of a chair. The crochet hook and
type of yarn used is placed nearby.
Literature
Poetry, novel, short story, biography, etc.
These items may stand alone. Literature entries are required to be sent tot he
assessor two weeks prior to the Project Fair date (this year by January 10,
2005).
Example: The student writes a short story, includes a title page, and
puts it in a report cover, etc.
History
The Reformation, The Industrial Revolution, The Civil War,
Stonewall Jackson, etc.
May be events or people. May cover long periods of time or a single event. These
types of subjects are easily displayed on a board and could include timelines,
maps, and pictures. This type of subject could include a written report.
Example: The Battle of the Bulge ... The display board could include maps,
quotes and pictures. A replica of the battle scene could be set up in front of
the of the display board. A written report could be included as well as
displaying several books used in the research.
Geography
A country, a state, a continent, the arctic, the
rainforest, etc.
This kind of Project goes well on a display board where maps and many other
types of information can be arranged.
Example:
Science
Magnetism, solar system, water cycle, seed germination,
turtles, birds, oceans, electricity, nuclear power, etc.
This type of topic goes well on a display board. Include diagrams, maps, charts,
pictures and noted scientist, etc. Include an experiment or pictures of
your experiments done at home. Include a written report.
Example:
How do I and my student make time for all of this?
- You may select a topic right from your current studies and add a few extra
items to complete the display.
- You may allow your student to pick a topic of his own interest - a
"delight directed" type of motivation.
- Decide on your topic ahead of time. Talk about what types of things to
include and do one or two things a week as time allows.
- Get your display board ahead of time. Motivation will increase as you add
things to the board (Pat Catan's carries an inexpensive cardboard
display). Use a computer to generate titles and headings. You may also
want tot type small bits of information taken from your written report or
the encyclopedia for display on the board.
The Project Fair is a positive event for the student (and for the parent as
well)!
Your student will receive affirmative feedback from other students and
adults.
Each student will receive a certificate and an assessment form for each
Project entered.
Needed:
- Students to enter one or more Projects.
- Parents to assess student projects.
Please contact Shelley W. if you
have knowledge, experience or interest in any of our Project Fair categories.
You do not have to be an expert and you will not have to critique your own
student's work.
Contact: Tammy T., Donna D., Cassie B., or Amanda B. |
