"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt.
                      Dance like nobody's watching."      -- Satchel Paige

Each group will complete the following project components (see the Project Timeline for each due date):

1) 20 bibliography cards. (See "References" on guidelines for these cards.)

2) 100 note cards -- From at least 10 sources
    Minimum of 3 cards per source
    Heading card on top should list sources and the number of cards per source

3) Four meetings with your faculty advisor (before school, during break, or after school by
    appointment). -- All members must be present and on time with a typed copy of the work due that
    week to receive full credit. See Preliminary Plan for Exhibition Form (pdf) and Revised Exhibit Plan     form (pdf) (25 points per meeting for a total of 100 points possible)

4) One interview of an adult expert on your topic -- must be recorded on audio or videotape and used
    as a media component in your project. Your expert must be approved by Mr. White in advance.
    Interview questions will be screened by your advisor and should be submitted to your expert in
    advance. A transcript of the interview must also be submitted. See Interview Requirements form     (pdf); Interview Question form (pdf); and Interview Permission Slip (pdf)

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5) Museum-quality brochure -- Be creative and informational. Include information that may not be
    available in the rest of your exhibit. Make 25 copies of your brochure for the museum. Paper will be
    available from your teachers, and copies may be made at school free of charge.

6) PowerPoint presentation -- Present major components of your topic in an interesting and creative
    way. (Minimum 20 slides; maximum of 6 lines per slide. Include documentation for information and
    pictures.) See Notes for Using PowerPoint for detailed instructions.

7) Multimedia Display -- The final display must include a display board and at least 4 other media
    components for a minimum total of 5. (Your PowerPoint presentation and interview will make up 2
    of these elements.) At least one of your components must be interactive and involve your audience in
    some way. Some suggestions: Web Pages; surveys; flannel board presentations; models; maps;
    demonstrations; artifact displays; etc. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
    See Project Design Notes and pictures from a Previous 1930s Decade Museum

8) Accountability-- You must make a formal presentation to a panel of judges and answer their
    questions in a 30-minute interview. You must also prepare a "Works Cited Folder" that will be
    included in your display. (Three different lists of sources in correct bibliographic format --
    "Brochure Sources"; "PowerPoint Sources"; and "Display Information/Pictures Sources")
    SeeUmbrella Questions and Scavenger Hunt Questions form (pdf)

DON'T FORGET . . .

YOUR COSTUME!
YOUR TENNESSEE CONNECTION!

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