Things to keep in mind as you get started:

• Do they understand the theme as it relates to their topic? Is it in all areas of their project or just their title and introduction? The theme is a tool for you to help them move beyond relaying information into developing an argument.

• Historical vocabulary can be hard to teach on the go. Spend a little time at the beginning working through the key words on the rubric, as theses are important for them to understand as their project develops.

• They may not know their project category at the beginning, or it might change based on the primary resources they have available. Keep this in mind as you plan.

• Developing an argument comes *after* they do some solid research. Students often want to launch right into creating their exhibits or writing a script because it is exciting. Remind them they can't create an argument if they don't have any facts yet, and their exhibit is a display of their argument!