Criteria for Personal History Project
Presentation Skills ........................................................................................ /10
• All laid out on one poster
• Include main title (e.g. My Personal Past), and section titles
• Include list of Primary (if possible) and Secondary Sources
Family Story .................................................................................................. /20
• Write about an interesting happening in your family’s past.
• Perhaps an interesting relative, an important family move or accomplishment.
• Speak to a family member(s) to get info.
• Well-written. We’ll work on it in LA.
• An illustration or photo if possible.
Choose two of the following
Personal Timeline ......................................................................................... /10
• Title
• Accurate spacing, neatly drafted, and printed
• Significant life events
• Small illustrations to add interest
Family Tree ................................................................................................... /10
• Use format given to you.
• Include year and place of birth, as well as siblings next to family member
• See how far you can go back, with at least the names and places of birth
• Must have a Heading
The Year or Day I was Born .......................................................................... /10
• Heading
• Interesting layout, perhaps in a web (or other) style
• Choose interesting historical and human interest events
• Small illustrations to add interest
Total Score ................................................................................................... /50
http://www.infoplease.com/yearbyyear.html
http://www.dmarie.com/timecap/
http://www.dayofbirth.co.uk/
http://www.brainyhistory.com/
http://www.historyorb.com/events-by-year.php