PROJECT GUIDELINES

GENERAL GUIDELINES

• The Theme for 2010 is  “Digging for Our Stories”  “Cherchons Vos Histoires”
• All projects must have a Canadian history, geography, or heritage theme.
• Projects must be accompanied by written research undertaken by the student(s) in the process of developing the project.
• Projects may be produced as a 3-Dimensional , Audio-Visual, Creative Writing (not to exceed 80cm deep x 150cm wide x 100cm high table display) or Performance, or a combination of these.
• Projects may be prepared by individual students, by small groups of students, or may be a class project.
• (*** NOT IN 2010)Fifteen (15) projects will be sent to the National Fair. This means ONLY ONE (1) student per project will be selected to attend the National Heritage Camp. Students who choose to participate in a group project must decide which group member will attend the National Camp should the project be selected to represent the Region. Teachers must select which class member will represent the class project should it be selected to represent the region at the National Camp.
• To be considered for the National Heritage Camp, students must accompany their projects and be present at their display for an interview during the Regional Heritage Fair adjudication process to be considered for the National Histor!ca Camp.
• Students must provide their own electronic equipment, if needed, to display their work. Electrical outlets will be provided as requested on the student registration form.

SOME SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

Short Stories and Diaries

• Length 2-11 pages
• Legibility, style and grammar will be considered

Poetry

• Minimum length 14 lines
• Legibility, style and grammar will be considered

Scripts

• 2-6 pages for Grades 4-7
• 5-10 pages for Grades 8-9

Cartoons

• Cartoon must measure 8.5 x 11 inches
• All works must be signed and dated and must be original work

Video

• All submissions must be in VHS/DVD format and not exceed 15 minutes in length.
• A script must be written and directed by students with a minimum of technical help from teachers or advisors.
• Submissions must include a title and credits.

Audio

• All submissions must not exceed 5 minutes duration.
• Submissions must include a title and credits.

DISPLAY

For students who choose a table top display project you might consider the following:

• Using a backboard to display some of your material (a cardboard trifold backboard will fit the table and is quite portable)
• Putting a title on your project
• Including your name(s), school, grade, teacher contact
• Presenting any research in an attractive manner with the credit for your information included
• Including such things as artefacts, photos, illustrations and newspaper/magazine clippings

Suggestions:

• Print or write legibly or type your material using a large font
• Do not overcrowd your display
• Balance your display with photos/illustrations and text
• Choose artifacts for your table that people can pick up and examine
• If your project is a performance, consider providing your audience with some printed background information and credits for those who helped you
• Make sure your project is easily transportable
• Take a photograph of you and your project

ADJUDICATION

While each region will develop its own specific adjudication process and guidelines, any adjudication will involve the following:

1. Historical Research
2. Product (student display, presentation)
3. Written Summary
4. Interview

If you require further information about the adjudication process, please contact the regional coordinator for your area. (See Contacts)