History Day

National History Day is a year-long, non-profit education program

dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of history in

schools.

History of National History Day Established in 1974 Began as a local contest at Case Western

Reserve University in Ohio Became a national program in 1980 With support from the National Endowment

for the Humanities, NHD expanded during the 1980s and 1990s.

NHD Program Sponsors The History Channel Cargill McCormick Tribune Foundation Jostens Foundation 3M Adhesives Division Newsweek Rolls-Royce, North America The Ford Motor Company Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

History Day Facts Academically engages more than

700,000 students nationwide annually Engages approximately 1.5 million

parents annually Established in 49 states, Washington

D.C., and the Samoan Islands

Benefits: National History Day Think critically Learn cooperatively Master research skills Gain expert knowledge in historical subjects Prepare interviews Discover, analyze and interpret a variety of sources Recognize bias is historical sources Learn the difference between primary and secondary

sources Develop confidence Problem solve Possible scholarships!!

Each year there is a “theme” Topic must relate to the “theme” Topic must be a US History topic Topic must be approved by teacher

There are two types of topics: Goal: Get an “A” on the project Goal: Get an “A” and make it to Nationals

Revolution, Reaction, Reformin History

Divisions and Categories Junior Division: Grades 6-8 Senior Division: Grades 9-12 Categories:

Web Design Individual and Group

Performance Individual and Group

Documentary Individual and Group

Exhibit Individual and Group

Research Paper Individual only

Research! Research! Research!

Research trips to KU:-Wednesday, October 12-Thursday, October 13

-Both trips are during the school day from 8:00 to 2:45. We will travel by bus to KU’s Watson Library.

-The kids will need money for lunch and any copies that they make.

First Semester Deadlines

10 sources due Oct. 3 20 (total) sources dues Nov. 14 30 (total) sources due December 12 Annotated Bibliography due:

Dec 13 (hrs 4 and 8) Dec 14 (hr 1)

Annotated Bibliography

The students will utilize “NoodleTools” NoodleTools is an online service The annotated Bibliography is worth

200 points !

Organizational Outline of History Day Project

Introduction-Thesis Statement

Historical Background-Place the topic in historical context

Main Event Short Term Consequences

-From the time of the event up to 10 years Long Term Consequences

-From 10 years after the event to today Conclusion

-Draw conclusions, analyze, interpret information

Second Semester Deadline

Final Projects are due Monday, February 14th

No Exceptions!! 10% off for every day late including

weekends Worth 300 points!

How the Project is Graded(Refer to Rhubric handout)

60% Historical Quality 20% Relationship to the Theme 20% Organization, Aesthetics, etc.

How Can You Help? Make sure the work is the work of the child. Make sure your child is excited about their topic. The main goal should be the process and learning knowledge

and skills. Assist your child. Adults can help students locate materials, but

students should take notes, etc. Be aware of the deadlines. Provide transportation for research trips. Contact Mrs. Sittenauer (email is best) with ANY questions. Help at B-Ball concessions #1 IMPORTANT ROLE

- Give encouragement, support and guidance!!

Competition Dates Saturday, February 25- Local

Washburn University-Memorial Union Saturday, April 21-State

Washburn University-Memorial Union June 10-14-National’s

University of Maryland in College Park

FDR Memorial

Washington D.C.

History Day Rocks!Vikes Rule!