Social Studies Fair Projects
Introduction – 6
Chapter One: Social Studies Disciplines – 7
Chapter Two: Selecting a Topic – 14
Chapter Three: Examples of Social Studies Topics – 19
Chapter Four: Suggested Deadlines – 22
Chapter Five: Format and Steps for the Research Paper – 24
Chapter Six: Bibliography Cards and Note Taking – 28
Chapter Seven: Making an Outline – 37
Chapter Eight: Writing the Research Paper – 41
Chapter Nine: Preparing a Final Bibliography – 49
Chapter Ten: Sample Research Papers – 56
Chapter Eleven: Preparing the Backboard and Models – 76
Chapter Twelve: Backboard Project Examples – 84
WORKSHEET & Sample PDF Activity
Sample PDF Activity
Appendix – 91
- Sample Letter to Parents
- Tips for Parents/Guardians
- Sample Letter to Students
- Decision Making: Topic for Research Project
- Research Proposal Sheet
- Social Studies Project Rubric
- Suggested Roles of Responsibility
- Judge’s Score Sheet
- Checklist for the Completed Project
- Best Web Sites
- Certificate
Answer Key – 106
Social Studies Project Title Cards – 110
