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Famous Nebraskans Web Search

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Introduction:  You are an aide to the governor of Nebraska.  You have been given the task to find information about three famous Nebraskans for a speech he is giving in a week. 
       
Task:  You must select three people who would be of interest to his audience.  You will have a datasheet on which to take notes given to you by the head governor's aide.  Next, you must prepare a written speech for him when he goes to the National Governor's Conference.
       
Process:  You will click on the websites below and select three famous Nebraskans you find interesting.  After you answer the questions on your datasheet about each person, you can write a speech for the governor.  Remember to make your speech interesting to the audience of other governors.  The head governor's aide (your teacher) may decide that you are to do a different project with your information.  Other possibilities for using your information are creating a brochure, a poster, or a PowerPoint presentation about the famous people you researched,
       
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Evaluation:  You will be evaluated on how well you work, the quality of your speech or other project, and quality of your speech or other project.
 
Conclusion: When you have finished this speech or other project, you will be an expert on the three persons you have selected.  Your information will also help others to learn more about famous Nebraskans.
       

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Revise date: March 23, 2007
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