Georgia Council for the Social Studies

 

State Social Studies Fair Winners

 

2009

 

 

Best in Fair

"Don't Break the Bank"

Carol Anne Spangler

Chamblee Charter High

DeKalb County Schools

Gail Barnes, Directing Teacher

 

 

Best in Class I

"A Changed Nation/2008 Election"

LaQuince A. Smith

Mon'Tavious Edwards

Jaylon Horton

M. E. Lewis, Sr., Elementary

Hancock County Schools

Stephanie Chatman, Directing Teacher

 

  

 

Best in Class II

"Rewiring a Generation: Have Older Americans Adopted New Communication Technologies?"

Mollie Simon

Chamblee Middle

DeKalb County Schools

John Donegan, Directing Teacher

 

 

 

Best in Class III

"Was the Capturing of General Edward Lee's Special Order 191 the Turning Point of the Civil War?"

Eric Lau

Savannah Arts Academy

Chatham County Schools

Margaret Sheehan, Directing Teacher

 

 

Best in Class IV

"What Caused and Ended the Great Depression in the U.S.A.?"

Sotheavy Vann

Riverdale High

Clayton County Schools

Eric Nathan Hathcock, Directing Teacher

 

 

Best in Discipline, Class I Anthropology

"What Archaeological Remains Did King Tut Leave Behind?"

Destiny Jackson

Charles L. Gideons Elementary

Atlanta City Schools

Darlene Dobbs, Directing Teacher

  

 

Best in Discipline, Class I Economics

"Will Global Warming Affect Healthcare Costs?"

Nicole O'Dell

Wynbrooke Theme

DeKalb County Schools

Toi Willis, Directing Teacher

 

 

Best in Discipline, Class I Geography

"What was Chernobyl?"

Karla Cazares

South Hall Middle

Hall County Schools

Kelly Schollaert, Directing Teacher

 

 

Best in Discipline, Class I History

"Prince Madoc's Journey to the New World"

Nick Lewis

Sacred Heart School

Houston County/Diocese of Savannah

Christy Smith, Directing Teacher

 

 

Best in Discipline, Class I Political Science

"Inside the Voting Booth: Can One Vote Make a Difference?"

Liyah Terrell

Wadsworth Magnet

DeKalb County Schools

Maria Hightower, Directing Teacher

 

Best in Discipline, Class I Sociology, Social Psychology

"The Economy: How Does Foreclosure Affect Students and Their Behavior?"

Darrielle McCray

J. W. Arnold Elementary

Clayton County Schools

Audrey Fowler, Directing Teacher

 

 

Best in Discipline, Class II Anthropology

"What is the Future for the Ancient Writing of Nu Shu?"

Lindsey Perry

Rex Hill Middle

Clayton County Schools

Hannah Edwards

 

 

Best in Discipline, Class II Economics

"Spend Wisely, America!"

Kristen Shook

Woodland Middle

Henry County Schools

Nancy Smith, Directing Teacher

 

 

Best in Discipline, Class II Geography

"Why Should We Be More Careful with the Use of our Resources and Environment?"

Lamisa Syed

Memorial Middle

Rockdale County Schools

Caroline Snell, Directing Teacher

 

 

Best in Discipline, Class II History

"Harlem Renaissance vs. Hip Hop and R & B Artists: Does Generation Millennium Really Know?"

Terrell Davis

Michael Woods

Hancock Central Middle

Hancock County Schools

Roshiba McCrary, Directing Teacher

 

 

Best in Discipline, Class II Political Science

"Why Are Pirates a Terrorist Threat in the 21^st Century?"

Kaleb Nieddu

Conyers Middle

Rockdale County Schools

Kim West, Directing Teacher

 

 

Best in Discipline, Class II Sociology/Social Psychology

"How Do Sports Help Academics?"

Chelsea Suhendra

Autrey Middle

Fulton County

Krysta Johnson, Directing Teacher

 

 

Best in Discipline, Class III Political Science

"How is Capital Punishment Justified?"

Kayla Montgomery

Union Grove High

Henry County Schools

Valarie Stansell, Directing Teacher

 

 

Best in Discipline, Class IV History

"Stalin's Purges"

Kimberly Appler

Erin Fielding

Morrow High

Clayton County Schools

Jennifer Henley, Directing Teacher

 

Best in Discipline, Class IV Political Science

"Can Elections Futures Markets Be More Accurate Than Polls?

Nichole Wiggins

Douglass High

Atlanta Public Schools

Cleopatra Warren, Directing Teacher