Highway to History Fair:

The 3 Rs of History: Reading,

Research and ‘Riting

What is the National History Day?

• A Research Competition • For Students in Grades 6-12• Two Divisions:

Junior: Grades 6-8Senior: Grades 9-12

• Held Annually • Four Levels of Competition:

School, Region, State, National

Website: http://

www.nationalhistoryday.org/

Part 1: Understanding the Theme

What is a Theme? Why is a Theme

Important?What is this Year’s

Theme?

What is a Theme?

Broad Idea that links history over a broad range of time periods so you may construct a point of view and see the significance of

a topic and not just list facts and dates.

• The NHD Theme changes annually (Every Year)

• Some are repeats.• This year we have a brand new theme.

2015-2016 THEME:

“Exploration, Encounter and

Exchange in History”

Theme Activity 1:

Theme Activity #2: The Theme Essay

Textmark Article using the Following Directions• Underline or Highlight -Skim and Scan and Highlight

Vocabulary that is new to you• Using Ink-Box the main sections of the Article such as

Introduction, the Main Body and the Conclusion separately and Label.

• In the Margin: Number each Paragraph and divide paragraphs into sections based on content that fits together.

• Create 5 post its after reading the Article;• 1. Introduction 2. Define Exploration. 3. Define

Encounter. 4. Define Exchange. 5. Conclusion

Theme Activity #4: Textbook Scavenger Hunt

Purpose: Generating a List of Topic IdeasTextbook Topic Drill: 4-6 Post Its 1. With Your Partner, Skim your Assigned

Textbook Chapters looking for Possible Topics for a Project.

2. Mark each Possible Topic with a Post it with the Idea on it and the Chapter and Page Number in the Book

3. Place your Ideas in the Parking Lot4. Participate in Class Discussion of Possible

Topics

Finding A Topic:

General Guidelines:1. I can Prove there was an Exploration?

Encounter? Exchange? 2. It Happened at least 25 years ago 3. It’s a Specific Idea4. I can find enough sources 5. It is Historical Significant6. I have not previously researched it7. It’s approved by my Teacher

Finding A Topic:

What are my Interests?What is my Career Goal?What are my Hobbies?

Do I know Anyone who was associated with or Involved in a working with a Great

Leader?Is there Any Particular Period

in History I find Interesting?

Part 2: Understanding the Research Component

• What is Research? Using various sources to

develop a Point of View about a Topic• What is a Source?

Book/Document with Information on your topic• What are the Two Major Types? Primary: Written at the Time

Secondary: Written Later by a Researcher

Research Requirements

· Students should use notecards. (3x5 or 4x6 are preferable) or Noodletools.

· Use a ziplock bags and paperclips to stay organized.

· Students should complete 25-60 notecards and 7-20 source cards. Required Number Depends on your teacher and Grade Level

· Notecards and Sources should be Numbered Separately

· Research should be completed around the first week in December

Why Use Source and Note Cards?

• Cuts down on Copying/Plagiarism • Pre-made Bibliography• Allows you to see what you’re

missing• Saves time in the long run• Promotes wider research/less

repetitiveness• Organizational Tool for Outlining

Source /Bibliography Cards• How do I organize & keep track of my

books, websites, and other info?• Use 3x5 or 4 x6 index cards to create

a list of your sources• Record complete information for each

source: Author’s nameTitlePublisherPlace of PublicationCopyright DateWeb AddressPage #s

Places for Students to Search For Topics and SourcesNHD Websitehttp://www.nhd.org/http://www.nhd.org/entering-contest/#toggle-id-2FHF Websitehttp://www.floridahistoryfair.com/Chronicling America: Historic Newspapers http://edsitement.neh.gov/what-chronicling-americaFlorida Memory:http://www.floridamemory.com/onlineclassroom/history_fair/http://www.floridamemory.com/video/all_videos.phphttp://www.floridamemory.com/onlineclassroom/women-history/National Archives: Online Exhibitshttp://www.archives.gov/exhibits/exhibits-list.html The Presidential Librarieshttp://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/programs/exhibits.html Docsteachhttp://docsteach.org/documents The National Archives Experience: Digital Vaults http://www.digitalvaults.org/History Matters: Oral History and Primary Sourceshttp://historymatters.gmu.edu/mse/oral/online.htmlhttp://historymatters.gmu.edu/browse/manypasts/Eyewitness to Historyhttp://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/

National Humanities Centerhttp://americainclass.org/primary-sources/Smithsonian Museum of American Historyhttp://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/online100 Leaders in World Historyhttp://www.100leaders.org/Library of Congress: Primary Source Setshttp://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/primarysourcesets/American Memoryhttp://lcweb2.loc.gov/amhome.htmlThe New York Public Libraryhttp://digitalcollections.nypl.org/American Journeys: Wisconsin Historical Societyhttp://www.americanjourneys.org/teachers/suggested.htmlDigital Historyhttp://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/index.cfmConstitutional Rights Foundationhttp://www.crf-usa.org/bill-of-rights-in-action/Time 100 http://www.ranker.com/list/time-magazine-100-most-important-people-of-the-20th-century/theomanlenzFlorida Heritage Collection:http://palmm.fcla.edu/fhp/themes.shtml

Virtual Library: Documents for the Study of American Historyhttp://www.vlib.us/amdocs/National Park Service: Treasureshttp://www.nps.gov/museum/Calispherehttp://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/Flickr Photographshttps://www.flickr.com/commonsInfotopiahttp://www.infotopia.info/primary_sources.htmlDocumenting the American Southhttp://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/7607http://docsouth.unc.edu/browse/subject/?letter=ANewseumhttp://www.newseum.org/education/resources/http://www.newseumdigitalclassroom.org/digital-classroom/video/default.aspxhttp://www.newseumdigitalclassroom.org/digital-classroom/default.aspxCivil War: The Valley of the Shadowhttp://valley.lib.virginia.edu/VoS/choosepart.html

Author:__________________________________________ (Or If no Author, then Publisher)Title of Article or Portion of Website Used: ________________________________________________Title of Overall Website:________________________________________________Copyright or Date Last Updated:_________________________ _____________________URL: ________________________________________________

Primary Source Card #1(Label Primary or Secondary)

Author’s Last Name, Author’s First .“ Title of Article (Part of Site).” Title of Website. Publisher/Organization. Copyright Date. Web. Date Viewed. <URL>

(Web example)

(Each Source should be numbered and have its own card.)

SAMPLE SOURCE/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Secondary Source Card #1(Label Primary or Secondary)

Author’s Last Name, Author’s First N. Name of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Copyright Date. Print.

(Book example)

(Each Source should be numbered and have its own card.)

SAMPLE SOURCE/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Your Topic NC #1

Subtitle(Card Topic)• Take Notes from each Source• Use bullets and paraphrase• Place in Quotation Marks if a

Direct Quotation is Used• Concentrate on the 5ws to begin

with

SS#1 p.4

(Each Card should have a Source # and Page # on it)

SAMPLE Notecard

• Fill up the cards with related info. • Give the card a Title. Describe what’s on it.

• Use your own words. If possible. Copy only Quotations. Don’t forget quotation marks.

• Cite Source # and Page #s at the bottom.

• You do not have to write complete sentences. Paraphrase /Use Bullets

• Write on the Back if you need to. • Go for facts and statistics/Historical Background of the Time Period / Important People/Ideas/Places (5Ws)

How Do I Set up My Note Cards?

Thesis: A Proposition or Argument

• What am I trying to Prove?• It has to do with Leading. • Showcase HOW. Make a List!• It Involved People. Events.

Ideas.• So who and what were they?• How did they make a

difference?

What do I write on My Notecards?

–What was the Atmosphere, Culture, Surroundings, Time Period of your topic?

– .Definition of your Topic. What was it? When? Why? How?

– .Timeline of important happenings of your topic. Use as complete dates as possible .

– .Significant People/Ideas/Events. List and Explain each

Beyond the Basics–What illustrations, Documents,

Photos, Tables, Diagrams exist on your topic? List/Explain them.

– .What Songs, Poems, Quotations, Literature were significant for your topic? List Them. Quote Them.

– .How is Your Topic related to the Theme?

– .What is the significance of your topic? How did it make a difference?

Research Grade 1) The # of Note Cards, 2) The # of Primary Sources 3) Understanding the Difference between

a Primary and Secondary Source4) The Total # of Sources, 5) The Quality of the Research Content· Analyzing and Drawing Conclusions· Evaluating the Sources to Develop Your

own POV and Thesis /Relates to Theme6) Completeness and Organization

The End Product

What do I do to show my

Research?

Choice 1: Historical Paper- 8th Grade Only

•Individuals only•1500-2500 words (10 pages)• Title Page and Annotated Bibliography. • Paper should show extensive analysis and evaluation of Primary and Secondary sources.

•This project should be completed only by those with extensive, comprehensive writing skills. •Citations are required in the correct format.

Choice 2: ExhibitOpen to 6th and 8th Grade

• Can be in the form of a large Backboard, column, book, triangle, etc.

• story of the project VISUALLY. • organized, legible, colorful, etc. • No more than 500 words may be on the

Backboard. Quotations and Preprinted materials do not count

• Displays, artifacts, and binders with extra materials will enhance your project.

• title page, process paper and annotated bibliography separate from the project.

• Project size is limited to 6 ft. tall x 40 in wide x 30 in deep

Choice 3: DocumentaryOpen to 7th and 8th

Grade• May be a video/documentary, a slide show with narration, a computer project such as Movie Maker, Power Point, etc.

• Time Limit is 5-10 minutes. • Computer Projects should run by

themselves. • WEB pages do not fit the rules for

this category. • Each project needs a story board or

script. • must have a title page, process

paper and annotated bibliography separate from the project.

Choice 4: Live Performance7th and 8th Grade Only

• Students must design and perform a living biography /play on their topic.

• Puppet shows and other creative ideas can also be designed. Singing/Musical Instruments/ Game Shows/ Comedy are also acceptable.

• The performance should be between 5 and 10 minutes long.

• Students should have a script. Props, costumes, and backdrops add to the quality.

• a title page, process paper and annotated bibliography separate from the project.

Choice 5: Web Site7th and 8th Grade Only

• Students must design and Create a web page on their topic.

• 100 MB size limit/No more than 1200 student-composed words

• Create your site on Paper first• Interactive/Visual/ not just words• Have a Homepage with all pages

linked• Cite sources on web site• Must Use National History Day Fair

Website to make Webpage:WEEBLIES• a title page, process paper and

annotated bibliography separate from the project.

Required Paperwork:

Every Project must have:1. Title Page with only specified

Information. No Decorations, Illustrations or Color

2. Process Paper of No More than 500 words which answers the 4 required questions

-Word Count Recorded at end of Paper

3. Correctly Written Annotated Bibliography

• Paperwork can not be in a folder or notebook of any kind

• Use White Unlined Paper and 1 Inch margins

• 12 point Type and Double Spaced

Review• What is the Theme? Why is this

Important?• How Should I Choose My Topic?• What am I Trying to Prove? (Thesis)• How am I going to prove it?• Where Should I Start My Research?• What is a Source? • Primary? Secondary?• How many Sources Do I need?• How should I use my Sources?• How Do I make a Source Card?• What Do I write on My Note Cards? • I’m Finished With My Research, Now

What?• How Do I Plan A Project?• What are the Rules and Guidelines?• What Paperwork Do I need with my

Project?