Social Studies Fair Timeline | Date |
Distribute Social Studies Fair Packet to teachers, students, and parents | 10/26 – 10/30/20 |
DCSD S.S. Fair Meeting | 10/29/20 2:45 p.m. |
Distribute parent letter | 10/30/20 |
5th Grade parent meeting | TBD |
Students will select topic • Approve Topic and Title | 10/27 – 11/6/20 |
Thesis Statement/Statement of Purpose • Formulate a research question • Why was this topic selected and what do you plan to prove or explain? | 10/27 – 11/6/20 |
Students will begin research Information Research/Note Cards • Continue researching and taking notes • Create a methodology by documenting the research you complete | 11/9 – 11/25/20 |
Students will begin writing research paper and bibliography Outline of Research Summary Paper • The outline should provide a guide on how you plan to present your research | 11/26 – 1/8/21 |
Students will begin backboard and technology presentations • Sketch a preliminary design for your display. Be sure to include your purpose, methodology, and conclusion | 1/8 - 1/27/21 |
Students will turn in Rough Draft of Research Summary Paper • Have your parent or guardian proofread your rough draft before submitting it to your teacher | 1/8/21 |
Social Studies project will be due Final Draft of Research Summary Paper • Your final draft should be typed and no longer than 600 words • Double check for spelling, punctuation, and grammar Final Visual Display (Backboard) and Model • Include all required elements on the visual display and an accompanying 3-D model | 1/27/21 |
Local School Fair | 1/29/21 |
Submit 3 winners to DCSD Fair | 1/29/21 |
Please click on this link to download the research paper template. Follow the instructions that are typed in red. Then, delete everything that is typed in red once all the instructions have been followed.
After the entire research paper is completed,
- press "CTRL + A" to select all,
- change the font to 12 or 14,
- change the font color to black, and
- change the font style to Arial or Times New Roman.
Fifth Grade Scholar Talk
Elements of a Backboard
Each backboard must have:
= a title of the project (either the title must be in
the form of a question or an additional part must be added somewhere to the backboard which clearly states the question researched).
= a purpose of the project.
= a statement of the methodology used for researching or investigating the topic.
= visuals to illustrate the topic (pictures, charts, graphs, maps, etc).
= the
conclusion to the question researched (this may be taken directly from the conclusion in the
body of the student's research paper).
Links to backboard examples:
Social Studies Fair Rubric
CHECKLIST ITEMS | YES | NO |
1. Is my research question appropriately stated? | | |
2. Is my written report clear, concise, and grammatically correct? | | |
3. Are all my words spelled correctly? | | |
4. Does my written report include: | | |
a. Title page | | |
b. Verification page (Include only if someone other than you typed your paper.) | | |
c. Purpose page | | |
d. Methodology page | | |
e. Research | | |
f. Conclusion page | | |
g. Bibliography | | |
h. Credit page (Optional- this page can be used to give recognition to someone was especially helpful to you) | | |
5. Is my exhibit durable and easily movable? | | |
6. Is my exhibit appropriate for the particular discipline for which I prepared it? | | |
7. Does my backboard include: | | |
a. A clear statement of the question researched | | |
b. Purpose | | |
c. Methodology | | |
d. Evidence of my research | | |
e. Conclusion | | |
8. Is my name and other required information included on both my research paper and my display? | | |
9. Have I set up my completed project and done a final examination of my entire display? | | |
10. Is my exhibit attractive and appealing? | | |
11. Have I secured audio/visual equipment and extension cords if needed? | | |
12. Have I created an Abstract Card for my interview? | | |