You will be using a variety of sources to identify a person to profile. The person that you choose should be one who has made a positive difference in the lives of others. This person may be a political leader, an author, a sports figure, an entertainer, etc. All selections need to be approved by your language arts teacher before you research your subject. You must have a minimum of TWO sources when you research your topic: ONE book source and ONE Internet source.

You must have your book source before you begin your Internet research. Your research on the Internet will be done in the computer lab or in the classroom on the laptops. You may do additional research from home.

Use the checklist below to be sure you have a suitable subject. You should be able to check off every item on the list before you present your choice to your teacher.

____ Subject lived during the 20th Century (1900s)
(May have been born in late 1800s)

____Subject has made major positive accomplishments to others in the 20th Century

____ You have a book on the subject

American History
Architecture
Art
Astronauts
Astronomy
Aviation
Black History
Business
Entertainment
Explorers

Presidents
Religion
Science
Social Issues
Sports
Women
World Leaders
World War II
Writers

Project Requirements:

1. Internet Search sheet
2. Who is that book about?- Book research
3. Inspiration Web- Packet cover
4. Maintaining Your Vocabulary
5. Timeline
6. Team Project Sheet

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