Heritage Fair Dates & Skating

Just wanted to remind everyone that we have the first of our 3 skating afternoons tomorrow.  Get your child to dress appropriately and don't forget a ski and skating helmet if you have one.  Parents are welcome to join us!  We are at Hillcrest from 1:30 - 2:30. 

I've also included some information about the Heritage Fair assignment in case you haven't seen it yet:

What is a Heritage Fair?

"A Heritage Fair is a nation-wide, educational initiative that encourages the exploration of Canadian heritage in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Fairs bring together schools, communities and more than 200,000 students, gr. 4-10, across Canada each year." -BCheritagefairs.ca

How does it work?

Students will develop an inquiry question, research their topic fully, compile information, and create a presentation to share their findings at our school fair and maybe even beyond.

Your Heritage Fair Project should include:

A Written Report

·       5-Paragraph essay that proves a thesis statement

·       Cover page – take your time and make it unique! Include (at least) the title, topic, and your name

·       Bibliography – list all sources and include as last page

·       Use a minimum of 1.5 spacing

·       Typed in a simple, standard 12-point font

·       Be thorough – Capitals, punctuation and spelling are important

·       Proofread your work, then proof it again

·       Have a strong reader/writer proof your work for you

A Fair Exhibit

·       A 3-dimensional display that includes a central image – take your time and make it unique!

·       A title that includes the topic

·       Your name & school

·       Bibliography

·       Information that answers your inquiry question.  Can be presented in paragraph form, lists, timelines, diagrams, bullets, video, audio, plays, historical fiction, children’s books, memoirs, diaries, costumes, dance, models, maps, dioramas, creative writing, a game, original art work, computer display, etc.  Get creative and do what works for you! 

·       Proofread your work, then proof it again

·       Have a strong reader/writer proof your work for you

·       Try to capture the audience’s attention!

A Fair Presentation

·       Know your stuff! 

·       Be prepared to discuss your topic with the visitors to your display.

·       Plan out a 2-3 minute presentation. Think about what information is most important for the audience to learn.  How can you deliver that information in an informative and interesting way?

·       Do not read from cue cards or from your display

·       Be ready to answer questions

·       Practice your presentation with your classmates, family, and friends 

Timeline:

To Do:	Completed by:	Completed:
Step 1: Narrow down topic ideas	Wed, Jan 17
Step 2: Exploratory Research	Thurs, Jan 18
Step 3 & 4: Create Inquiry Question	Thurs, Jan 25
Step 5: Research & Preliminary Bibliography Completed	Tues, Feb 13
Step 6: Create your Thesis	Thurs, Feb 15
Step 7: Essay Outline	Thurs, Feb 22
Step 9: Display and Presentation Plans	Tues, Feb 27
Step 8: First Draft of Essay	Wed, March 7
Final Draft of Essay	Thurs, March 15
Step 10: 3-D Display Check In	Thurs, March 15
Step 11: 3-D Display Final Product	Thurs, April 5
Step 12: 2 – 3 min Presentation Creation	Thurs, April 12
Step 13: Self Assessment & Last Minute Improvements	Thurs, April 19
Step 14: Heritage Fair	Tues, April 24
Step 15: Final Reflection	Thursday, April 26