6R Black History Research Project: Biography
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By the end of this project, you will have researched a famous Black Canadian, American, or other national, used hardcopy and technology resources as research to create a Power Point presentation about that person to share with your classmates. This process should involve all of the steps of research and writing. LEARNING ADVICE:The students may partner another student for their research and Power Point. |
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RESEARCH:
First Step:
The students will use the library and Internet sites listed for their initial
research. They will read the information first. Then, they
will take notes, not sentences. This will take approximately three
to four class periods.
Second Step:
The students will then need to reread their notes. Then, they will create
an outline of the sequence of events of their person's life. Then they
will use their notes to add details and they write the report in their own
words. Please follow the requirements of the project as listed in the
rubric below.
POWERPOINT: Rubric
First Step:
The students will use the information from their research to create at least
five Power Point slides. Notes may be taken to guide their presentation.
This should take approximately one class period.
Second Step:
The students will then use the computer to create a Power Point with the
criteria as mentioned above. Time will vary depending on previous
experience with Power Point.