Heritage Fair Program (Historica)

Heritage Fair is a chance to learn, tell stories and share information about
Canada, Canadian history, Canadian heroes and legends and important Canadian
events. This is a very challenging and time consuming project for students to
do in a short amount of time. However, it is extremely worthwhile. This year,
all students will participate in a School Fair with community judges. The
Regional Fair in Port Alberni is on Friday, May 6. I'm not sure how many spots
UES has, but the best projects will get to go.
Below is our timeline.
Monday
Feb 29
Begin print facts

Tuesday
March 1

Wednesday
2

Thursday
3
20 print facts due

Friday
4

March 7
Begin internet facts

10
All facts due sorting begins

11

March 14
Rough drafts of
paragraphs begin

15

16

17

18

12

13

14

15

19
Assemble
backboards once all
parts done
26

20

21

22

27

28
UES Heritage Fair

29

Spring Break
April 4
Introduction and
conclusion drafts
April 11
Begin good copy,
bibliography and
illustrations
April 18
Pro D Day

April 25
Creative Component
due at school

Project Requirements:
1. Title for backboard - Should be fully coloured - can use hand drawn letters,
WordArt or other creative ideas.
2. Illustrations - must include at least 4 relevant illustrations with captions explaining
their importance. Illustrations must be fully coloured. If printed off the
computer, they will need to be filled in with colour. (More marks are given to
students who hand draw their own illustrations.)
3. Map/Chart/Graph/Timeline - must include at least one graphic organizer relevant
to the topic. All organizers should be neatly and fully coloured and have a legend
explaining them.
4. Creative Component relating to the topic. Students may bring in or build: 3D
objects, dress up as a character, create a movie or digital story relating to their
topic. This part of the project will be done at home and due at school by Monday,
April 25. More marks will be given to students who obviously put in their own time
and effort.
5. Backboard - the school has backboards but students can bring or create their own.
Organization, thoughtfulness, artistic input and neatness are considered in the
final mark.
6. Bibliography - 1 must be a print source (textbooks, books, magazine, or
encyclopedia). Museum visits and interviews are good sources. We will complete
bibliographies together, but you must keep track of them:

Books

Websites Record internet address

Interviews - Person's name and date of interview

Museum - Name of museum and date visited

Grade 4 must use a minimum of 4 different sources.

Grade 3 must use a minimum of 2 different sources.

7. Written Content - May be put on the backboard or made into a booklet. May also
make a Clicker6 book or PowerPoint presentations, however, these options may not
qualify for the Port Alberni Regional Fair.
o 40 facts pages - hand in print and internet facts, double spaced.
Grade 4:
Meeting Expectations
Exceeding Expectations

5 paragraphs (introduction, 3 topics, conclusion)

6+ paragraphs (introduction, 4+ topics, conclusion)

Grade 3:
Meeting Expectations
Exceeding Expectations

4 paragraphs (introduction, 2 topics, conclusion)

5+ paragraphs (introduction, 3+ topics, conclusion)

o Rough draft Double spaced! Must be handed in for proofreading before

you start good copy.
o Good copy - A proofread essay typed out on the computer. Borders and
WordArt titles can be added for effort marks and visual presentation.
Introduction: What is the subject or research question? Why was is
chosen? What have you learned? Try to grab the reader's attention.
Body: Each paragraph is organized: one main idea and supporting details.
Conclusion: What was the BIG idea that you learned? Did you enjoy
learning about your topic? How and why is this history important today?
Would you recommend it to others? Why?
Bibiography Sources used:
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