ILLINOIS HISTORY EXPO TEACHER HANDBOOK
Table of Contents
1. What is Illinois History Expo?
Preface..................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents………………………………………………………………. 3
Letter to Teachers………………………………………………………………..4
Illinois History Expo and National History Day……………………………… 5
Illinois History Expo Awards and Scholarships..................................................6
2. Getting Started on School, Regional, Expo History Fairs
Benefits for Teachers and Students…………………………………………….7
History Expo Do’s and Don’ts.............................................................................8
In School History Fair: Why and How................................................................9-12
Summary Statement Form...................................................................................13
How Projects are Evaluated.................................................................................14
Workshops and Publications and Videos.............................................................15
3. Choosing Topics, Tips and Sources
Choosing a Topic.................................................................................................16-18
The Steps in a Research Project...........................................................................19
Some Primary Sources, Secondary Sources and Documents..............................20-24
4. Project Development Tips
Dramatic Performances........................................................................................25-27
Tips of Writing research Papers...........................................................................28
Tips for Exhibits..................................................................................................29
Questions about your Final Project ……………………………………………..30
A Plan of Attack…………………………………………………………………31-32
Media Presentations……………………………………………………………..33-34
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