Introduction+to+Project

 ** Project Essential Question  ** // What impact has your notable person had on American History? //    ** __ Research Focusing Questions __ ** Ø ** Subtopic #1:  ****  Childhood  **  o Important people and events in life  o Was there things about their childhood that could have influenced them to achieve great things? Ø ** Subtopic #2:  ****  “Ahaa Moment”  **  o What was the trigger?  o What was going on in American history that made his/her accomplishments needed at the time?  o What were some of the struggles encountered by this person?  § Personal  § With other people  o Was it just good timing? Were they in the right place at the right time and rose to the occasion? Did they see a need and decided to make a difference?  o Were there people who influenced this person so that they would make a difference to others? Ø ** Subtopic #3:  ****  What was his/her major accomplishments? **  o Did they impact the world? A small group of people, large group of people?  o How did their accomplishments impact the accomplishments of others?  o Were there people who opposed what he/she did? Why? How did this impact them and the change their accomplishments?  o What makes his/her accomplishments noteworthy?