Click to see an introduction in PhotoStory 3.

Click here for a list of people to research. Choose one.

Click here for the research notetaking form.

Use the resources at the right for information. You may also use one of the search engines on the left side of the page.

Make a powerpoint about your famous person, including the following elements.

-Title page

-Three additional pages...choose from the following:

• Biographical information (must have)
• Why your person became famous
• A legend or tale about your person that may or may not be true
• What about life on the western frontier influenced your person
• What was going on in the United States at the time your person lived

-A page citing your sources (see Citation Machine)

-Choose a background design and transitions.

-Include at least two photos, one of your person and one of the "old west" . You may use more images if you wish. (ask your teacher for help)

Click here to see the evaluation rubric for your powerpoint.