Famous+Figure+Research+Project

**Sixth Grade Media Research** **Famous Figure Research Project**  In our Media Research class, students will be researching famous figures. By the end of the research, you will be able to conduct library searches, efficiently locate various media, use basic reference works, summarize information from multiple sources, and cite informational sources.  **Brainstorming Activity**: First you identify three (3) famous figures you would like to research. Answer all of the questions on the google form. Click here to begin.  Once your famous figure has been assigned, you will need to conduct research using a combination of print resources and internet resources. You should have a total of three (3) resources for your completed report. Record all notes and cite resources used on your notes chart. Use your notes to type a rough draft of your report on Google Docs. Have a classmate peer edit your rough draft, then make final revisions, and upload your final report on Edmodo.   After completing your report, you will complete the following for your in class presentation:
 * 1) You will use Google presentations to create a slideshow/presentation about the place where your famous person was born. Your slideshow must be at least 6 slides and should include the following information: climate, tourist spots, map, geography, etc.
 * 2) Next, you will create a podcast using voicethread.com. You will prepare a 1-minute speech about the famous figure you researched, and you will present the speech as if you were the person. For example, I might begin a speech about George Washington by saying "Good afternoon, I am George Washington. I was born on...." You will use the voicethread tool to record your voice.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">Finally, you will create an online quiz using Testmoz<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;"> to assess the students' understanding of your presentation. <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">

<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">The Famous Figure Presentation Rubric will be used to evaluate your presentation.

<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">Once you have finished your Famous Figure Research Project, you will post your final report and google presentation along with links to your voicethread and online quiz on Edmodo. You will need to join my class, Media Research. You will click on "join" by the groups on the lefthand side of the page. The code to join is **gmcxxu**. <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">Click below to view samples:
 * Brainstorming example - google forms/spreadsheet
 * Google Presentation example
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">Voicethread example
 * Testmoz example