Although the fair is
intended as an educational experience and a mutual sharing of
information, there are several awards
for which the students are
eligible.
Information for teachers
Click here
- Guidelines
- Registration
information
- Timetable for fair day
Information for Parents and StudentsClick here
- Choosing a project
- Registration
information
- Workshops
Teachers, YOUR STUDENTS
CAN TAKE PART!
Just
follow these guidelines:
•
Participants must be students in grades 4-9 (ages 10-15)
•
Students prepare projects individually or in groups, but only one
member of the group can attend the national fair
• All
projects must have a Canadian History theme - the subject matter
can be personal, local, provincial, or national but the purpose is to
engage the students in undertaking research into an aspect of history
that intrigues or interests them
•
Students can build their project in any media (electronic,
3-dimensional, performance/drama, etc.) but must included all written
research done while developing the project
• All
entries must contain original student work
Projects
may be composed of one format or a combination
of formats, such as:
•
3-dimensional work including models or dioramas
•
Creative writing and performance pieces such as short stories,
poetry, drama, music, dance, and debate
• Audio
Visual Arts - including cartoons, video, audio tape,
photographs, art work, computer program (must provide own computer to
operate program at Fair)
For heritage fair
ideas, check out the list of previous winners.
Mark
your calendars now to participate in or bring yourself and your class
to view projects at the South Vancouver Island Regional Heritage Fair.
For general information on the fair, click here for
Word format or here for PDF.
Complete a Letter of Intent if you wish to enter the fair. Return before March 13, 2010. Word or PDF.
All
registration forms must be returned no later than April 22, 2010. Click
here for Word or PDF.
On
the day of the fair, please have students arrive by 8:30 am to set up.
After a brief opening ceremony, students will be divided into groups
for judging and workshops. Please note: winners' names will not be
announced at the closing ceremony but will be released within a week of
the fair. Individual presentations will be made at the applicable
schools.
Students
should choose a project on a subject that is of interest to them.
Remember that the judges will be assessing how much information you
have absorbed during your research process. It is not necessarily the
"prettiest" display that wins an award.
If
you are interested in submitting a project to the fair, discuss it with
your teacher. Most schools hold small fairs to determine which projects
should be sent to the regional fair.
We
have had a variety of workshops for students during the judging
process. One year, the staff from Hbc taught students how to make
mittens from blanket fabric. Other sessions have included house tours,
museum tours, first nations longhouse, photography, and web sessions.
Ideas for future events are always welcome.
