Social Science Fair Project Ideas
Investigating Our World, Our People, and Our Stories Year 5 Social Science New Zealand Curriculum
What Makes a Great Social Science Project?
Shows originality and personal effort Goes beyond simple internet research Has a personal connection or local focus Tells an interesting story about people and places
The Golden Rule
Personal experience or a local connection is always better than a general topic from the internet!
The Anti-Google Test
Can your information be found in 30 seconds on Wikipedia? If YES - you need to go deeper! Try: interviews, site visits, local records Make it YOUR unique investigation
Nine Project Categories to Choose From
Biography & Genealogy Food & Health Farming & Industry Buildings & Transport Hobbies, Sport & Culture Disasters & Conflict Conservation & Environment South of the Mainland The Future
Biography & Genealogy
Tell the story of a famous person Research a notable ancestor Explore your family's migration story Compare your life with an older relative
Biography Project Ideas
{"left":"Interview grandparents about their childhood\nResearch a local war veteran\nStudy a famous New Zealander from your region","right":"Trace your family's journey to New Zealand\nCompare school life now vs. 50 years ago\nInvestigate a local community leader"}
Food & Health
Explore changing cooking practices Investigate unusual or traditional foods Study health issues like diet or allergies Research homegrown or traditional food studies
Food & Health Project Ideas
How has school lunch changed over time? Traditional foods of your cultural background The journey of a local food from farm to table How do food allergies affect daily life? Comparing traditional and modern cooking methods
Farming & Industry
Tell the story of a local farm Explore farming techniques past and present Research industries like fishing or manufacturing Best if you have a personal connection
Farming & Industry Examples
{"left":"How has dairy farming changed in your area?\nThe story of a local fishing industry\nFrom sheep to wool: following the process","right":"How technology changed farming\nThe rise and fall of a local industry\nSustainable farming practices"}
Buildings & Transport
Research the history of a notable building Study your own home or school's history Explore how people moved around in the past Investigate local transport companies
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