Exhibit contest rule read through the rules before starting the construction of the project. See below for an example of the difference between a credit and a caption. This is where the best national history day projects from across the united states, american samoa, guam, international schools and department of defense schools in. Your first competition may be at your school or district. More information about topics, sources, and deadlines is available from your regional and affiliate nhd coordinators. Process papersamples ccs national history day 20192020. Registration for utahs ten regional contests opens january. This is national history day s website entry builder. If you have a rules question, please contact sarah aschbrenner. Students should bring 4 copies of each to the competition. See the nhd rule book for a complete list of text excluded from the word limit.
Behring national history day contest at the university of maryland at college park in june. Bhms nhd schedule 2016 theme sheet 2016 theme book 2016 sample topics contest rule book introductory video from nhd classroom introductory slideshow student sample projects at national level research rendezvous. You learn about interesting issues, ideas, people, and events of your choosing. This website provides information on this years nhd theme, sources, resources, projects, bibliographies, and class information. National history day staff and affiliate coordinators strive to accommodate students with special needs. Always contact your regional or affiliate coordinator to learn whether any rules have been revised. Sample classroom grade rubric sample judging rubrics more examples 4th and 5th grade are in the primary division. At the beginning of the category rules for papers in the national history day rule book, theres a description of papers.
The documentary planning checklist provided a step by step list of task to be completed. Each year, our 8th grade accelerated ela classes research and explore various sc topics in history. It is much more in depth than just reciting history or repeating what books say. Nhd chicago thesis statement graphic organizer only use the first page sample thesis statements here i stand. Rules national history day in minnesota history education mn. These are the first thing that judges read, so you dont want to save this part of your history day project until the last minute.
This website is designed to walk you through the important steps youll take as you research, analyze, and present your historical conclusions. The process paper must also explain the relationship of your topic to the contest theme. A historical research paper is the traditional form of presenting historical research. See page 31 of the contest rule book for official guidelines. Title page a title page is required as the first page of written material in every category and must include the total word count. Below are the official rules for the national history fair. Throughout his extraordinary career as an artist and activist, he forged a rich legacy of fearless, dedicated, and creative leadership that. Does the item advance the story you are trying to tell. National history day does not discriminate against or limit participation by physically challenged students. For mhs schoollevel competition, the overall size of the exhibit must be 24 wide for the center back panel, 12 wide for each of the side panels, and 36 high. Before you begin work on your entry, you, your teacher, and your parents should read this contest rule book carefully. Use this list after the historical inquiry has be completed. The contest rule book is available in english and spanish, however, all entries entered for history day competition must be in english. Plagiarism all sources used in the students entry must be included in the annotated bibliography.
Welcome to christian community schools national history day. The theme changes each year so if you do nhd every year, you will not repeat a theme. A paper is the traditional form of presenting historical research. Additional information is on the national history day website. Be sure to check the contest rule book for additional requirements and guidelines. Rules verification checklist website student names website title number of studentcomposed words on website word count of process paper general rules requirement. This rule book emphasizes the development and presenta.
For additional information on citations listed in the nhdca rulebook, please visit purdue university owl. Currently, the nhd contest rule book allow citations in chicago or mla style, but this resource focuses on chicago style. History day project world history and geography sophomore. You may use preexisting professional photos, video, music, etc. Chelsea house biographies online book length biographies of key people across all eras and professions with timelines digital public library of america explore 11,318,149 items from libraries, archives, and museums.
The national history day process the process of creating a national history day nhd project is probably similar to other research projects that youve created, but on a bigger scale. Students, teachers, and volunteers join us for these research rendezvous events to help students find unique sources and get feedback on their projects. Before you begin work on an entry for competition, you, your teacher, and your parents should carefully read the contest rule book english contest rule book spanish. More information on topics, sources, and deadlines are available from your district and state nhd coordinators.
It contains rules that you must follow to compete in all levels of the nhd competition. Students choose a historical topic related to the annual theme, and then conduct research using primary and secondary sources. For general rules, click here to access the nhd official rulebook. Through handson experiences and presentations, todays youth are better able to inform the present and shape the future. Riverside county history day history research project. You can download the rule book to your computer so you will always have it handy, and you have a quick. As a winner at the state nhd contest, students will be eligible to attend the kenneth e. The nhd contest rule book states that the annotations must explain how the source was used and how it helped you understand your topic. It details all of the information you will need in order to complete history day. In many affiliates, students qualify for the affiliate contest by placing at a regional contest, while other affiliate contests have open enrollment. The themes are chosen to be broad enough to encourage investigation of topics ranging from local history to world history, and from ancient time to the recent past. Brief, factual credits do not count toward the word total.
If your teacher and coordinator cannot help, contact us. Process paper all categories, except the historical paper, must include a process paper with the. A process paper is a description of how you conducted your research, developed your topic idea, and created your entry. Nhd rule book below are the official rules for the national history fair.
The website category is the most interactive of all nhd categories, therefore, a website should. Competition information national history day in new. The process paper must include four sections that explain. On a sheet of a paper, answer the following questions. National history day 8th grade social studies 7th grade social studies. More information about topics, sources, and deadlines is. Thank you for agreeing to serve as a judge for the national history day nhd contest.
This website is designed to help students navigate the challenging national history day process. Be sure to check the most recent version of the nhd contest rulebook for complete. The website category is the most interactive of all nhd categories, therefore, a website should reflect your ability to use website design software nhd weebly and computer technology to communicate the topics significance in history. The current nhd contest rule book was last updated in 2015. Read through the rules before starting the construction of the project. Digital history search by era or topic kansapedia gilder lehrman us history. By participating in this yearlong educational program, students don the three hats of the historian. This website is designed to walk you through the important steps youll take as you research, analyze, and. Teacher resources national history day in new hampshire.
Each participant has only participated in one entry. Contact your regional or stateaffiliate coordinator to learn if any rules have been revised since the publication of this rule book, and for more information on topics, sources, and deadlines. Registration for utahs ten regional contests opens january 1. The nhd website offers multiple example from the past couple of year. Currently, the nhd contest rule book allow citations in chicago or mla style, but this resource focuses on chicago style as you complete your research, you should sort your research into primary and secondary sources. This rule book was published in 2008 and will be updated periodically.
The chicago manual of style is the style most commonly used by professional historians when they write and publish their work. Entries in this category must have dramatic appeal, but not at the expense of historical information. Each year your research must connect to the nhd theme. Is the document you are thinking of displaying too long or too wordy. The historical quality, analysis and interpretation of the topic must be clear and evident to the viewer through the content and navigational structure of. National history day programs are open to all students and teachers without regard to race, sex, religion, physical abilities, economic status, or sexual orientation. Process papers and annotated bibliographies your process paper and annotated bibliography are important parts of the judging process.
Thesis statement ccs national history day 20192020. Introduction to jericho research program and national history day defining the program and its rules overview of research techniques primary and secondary sources explained and use for the nhd project defined distribution of electronic handbook and rule book participation choice group or. National history day nhd is a yearlong educational program that makes history come alive every day. This is the official theme book from the nhd people. If your teacher and coordinator cannot help, contact us by clicking the link below. Your link to your published nhd weebly website must be electronically submitted before the day of the official contest. Please note that failing to give proper credit is plagiarism. Students are required to use the national history day website editor when creating their entry.
Suggested timeline jericho history day nhd general. Nhd inspires children through exciting competitions and transforms teaching through projectbased curriculum and. Each year more than a half million students participate nationwide. The most uptodate rules are available on the nhd website at. Always contact your district or state coordinator to learn if any rules have been revised since publication of this rule book. National history day the theme this year will be breaking barriers.
Please make sure that students have access to this information. It is an exciting way to study history because you express what you have learned in a creative and. It must describe in 500 or fewer words how you conducted your research and created your entry. Various types of creative writing for example, fictional diaries, poems, etc. Each year your research must connect to the 2020 nhd theme the theme changes every year so if you do nhd every year, you will not repeat a theme. These are the first thing that judges read, so you dont want. Past themes and related primary sources teaching with primary sources doing historical research and writing. You must operate all equipment and software used for editing. Built using the nhd web site editor beginning at the school level. Faqs national history day nhd contest rules chester county. If you do not have an account, please register now. Does the item fit in with the nhd theme and the theme of your exhibit. National history day california follows the rules established for the national history day.
You can download the rule book to your computer so you will always have it handy, and you have a quick link icon to the rule book if you are away from your primary computer. Click here to access complete nhd contest rule book. Your title page, process paper, and bibliography must be included in your website. This division is not listed on this website since this is the national history day website. Website contest rule mililani high history day weebly. Some of our finest young historians have labored for months preparing their. The performance category can be one of the most exciting ways to participate in history day, since it is the only category in which students present their research live. National history day makes history come alive for americas youth by engaging them in the discovery of the historic, cultural and social experiences of the past. A research paper is not a report or summation of an event. National history day is a history competition that challenges students to perform historical research on a topic of their choosing and to present that information in a website, paper, exhibit, documentary or performance. Entry categories have specific requirements for the different categories. Entry procedures you must register online for the state and national contest by the deadline set by the state and national nhd office.
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