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Historical Fiction Project
U.S. History
Presentation Resources
For this project, you are responsible for creating a 3-5 minute presentation that provides background information of the time period, discusses the background of the novel, and answers one of the essential questions. You may use ​any presentation platform you are comfortable using that will enhance the creativity and originality of your presentation. It is recommended that you use of the following:
Presentation Platforms
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WeVideo
At www.wevideo.com, use your school email and password to log in to begin creating a presentation, slideshow, or video. WeVideo Academy is a great place to learn quickly how to make and edit videos that look professional.
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Windows Photo and Movie Editor
On the school desktops, you can use the photo app in Windows 10 to design a presentation from your stored images. The app provides suggestions, but you can adjust timing, music and text elements. For a quick overview, watch this YouTube video, or read this step by step process from Windows Central.
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Prezi
Us​e Prezi to design a unique project using images, music, and voice-overs. Create a free student account at www.prezi.com. Here is a quick video to get you started.
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Audio and Images
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Soundzabound
Located on the library website, this audio database has several thousands of songs, sound effects, and audio clips to enhance your presentation without having to worry about copyright infringement.
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Britannica Image Quest
Use Image Quest to locate accurate pictures and images of the time period. It is located on the library website.
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Pixabay
www.pixabay.com
This site has stunning images and videos that are free to download and use according to their Creative Commons license.
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