Elementary
History Fair Results
November 21, 2006
The Plano ISD District Elementary History Fair, held on Saturday,
November 18, and was an exciting time for students
who participated in both campus and district fairs. Several students
placed at the event. Follow this link to read a list of winners. Plano
ISD Elementary History Fair Winners (96k)
About the History Fair
 "The History
Fair provides
students a worthwhile learning experience in studying history
and fun at the same time," said Phyllis Stoup, elementary social
studies
coordinator. "Sharing knowledge is exciting and
challenging
and projects entered in the fair this year prove that we have many budding
young historians."
The
purpose of the History Fair is to focus and stimulate interest
in history beyond the school day, noted Ms. Stoup. "Students
have the opportunity to apply the many skills they are learning
in
various
academic
subjects. A History Fair cuts across every area of curriculum.
It recognizes and commends youthful talent and hobby pursuits.
Hopefully, this experience has stimulated public interest in
the historic abilities of our PISD students."
'Triumph and Tragedy in History'
 The
research projects were based on the theme: “Triumph
and Tragedy in History. “ Students created a display
or a media presentation. They worked individually or with a group
of up to four students who researched a
topic together.
Each project had to include research and a narrative
explaining how the research was conducted. At the district fair,
at least two judges interviewed each student, asking questions
about their display/media presentation and the research.
 "We
are very grateful to the Plano Chapter of Sons of the American
Revolution representatives of the Heritage Farmstead Museum, PISD
Curriculum Coordinators and Curriculum Specialists, as well as
community volunteers who helped judge the History Fair," concluded
Ms. Stoup. "Many teachers and principals worked throughout
the day to see that the
fair ran
smoothly. An Awards Assembly concluded the events announcing the
winners. Winning projects received trophies or medals."
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