Oral History Project

The next Education activity will be an oral history project. For purposes of the school activity, an oral history is an account of the experiences and impressions of an individual Fremont resident recorded by a Fremont student. The subject of the interview may be a friend, a family member or anyone else who wants to talk about Fremont, whether they have lived here all their lives or are new residents. Entries may be in writing or may be recorded on audio or video tape. The committee also is accepting theatrical skits based on a Fremont resident’s account of his or her life in Fremont.

• Participation Request Memo sent to all FUSD Teachers, May 5, 2006

• Guidelines for Oral History Projects

• Sample Questions

• Overview - how to conduct the interview

• Biographical Information Data Collection Form

• Oral History Release Form

Entries are due June 7, 2006. Teachers will collect all entries for their classes and submit to FUSD (as described in the memo).

All contestants will receive a certificate of participation and the Education Team will award prizes for the best entries at various grade levels citywide. Projects will be kept to be played or displayed at the Celebrate Fremont @ the Park Festival and returned to students following the festival.