This document provides directions for an 8th grade group project on the Founding Fathers of the United States. Students must create a 5 paragraph biography and portrait of one Founding Father. The project counts as a grade for art, social studies, English, and computer classes. Students will choose a Founding Father, select a picture of them, and create a portrait in art class. They will also complete a 5 paragraph biography in the correct format in 12 point font, double spaced, with at least 2 credible internet sources cited. The final projects will be displayed at an art show.

1. 8th Grade “Founding Fathers” Project
“Founding Fathers” Portrait and Biography Project
Directions: A 5 paragraph biography and a portrait of a “Founding Father” of
the United States of America will be due by December 23rd. The following project
will count as a grade for your art, social studies, English and computer classes
(25% Art, 25% Social Studies, 25% English and 25% Computers). These
projects will be displayed at the RCCS Art Show later in the year.
Process: Time will be given to students to choose a “Founding Father” and
select a picture of them in computer class. The picture selected will be used in
art class for the portrait for this project. Time will be given to students to
complete the portrait in art class. A five paragraph biography of the “Founding
Father” selected will also be due by December 23rd. Time will be given to
students to complete the biography in computer class. Students will also be
given time in English class to proof read and correct the 5 paragraph biography.
5 paragraph biography:
At least 2 credible internet sources
Bibliography (Hanging indents, same font size and spacing as biography)
At least 5 paragraphs (1st – Introduction about chosen “Founding Father”,
2nd - Early Life, 3rd – Career, 4th – Later Life, 5th – Impact/Conclusion)
Typed in 12 font Arial or Times New Roman
Double spaced
The biography must be set up in the correct format (see attachment for
example)
Make sure the biography is free from grammatical errors

2. 8th Grade “Founding Fathers” Project
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