African–American Hall of Fame
 
 
Outstanding African Americans
The Civil Rights Movement
Multimedia
Primary Sources
African American Hall of Fame Poster: Create a large poster with the subject's name, picture and date of birth/death. Timeline: Choose at least 10 significant events from the subject's life. Create a timeline using those events including: θ A title θ The date of the event θ A brief description of the event θ A picture for at least 5 of the events Primary Source: Your display must include at least one primary source. A primary source is a document, speech, or other sort of evidence written, created or otherwise produced during the time being studied. Examples of primary source materials include: θ Original documents: autobiographies, diaries, e-mail, interviews, letters, minutes, news film footage, official records, photographs, speeches; θ Creative works: art, drama, films, music, novels, poetry; Secondary Source: Your display must include at least two secondary sources. Secondary sources provide interpretation and analysis of primary sources. Secondary sources are one step removed from the original event. Examples of secondary sources: θ Encyclopedia article θ Biography or other book about the subject θ Magazine or newspaper articles about events or people θ Textbooks θ Databases Costume: Dress like the person. Your costume must be appropriate and in good taste. On the day of the fair, you ARE the person whom you have researched. You will speak to the visitors in the first person: I was the first African American in space. I grew up in Alabama and was not permitted to attend school with white children. I invented over 100 uses for the peanut. Misc. You will have one table and wall space for your display. Use stencils, a ruler, bright colors, etc. so that your posters are neat and eye-catching. Include books, awards, medals, and other items of interest. Do not bring anything that is valuable or may be accidentally broken. You may use a lap top, a portable DVD player, or a CD player. You must provide an extension cord and a power strip if needed. No food.