You can download the rule book to your computer so you will always have it handy, and you have a quick. Each year, our 8th grade accelerated ela classes research and explore various sc topics in history. National history day staff and affiliate coordinators strive to accommodate students with special needs. It is much more in depth than just reciting history or repeating what books say. On a sheet of a paper, answer the following questions. Students are required to use the national history day website editor when creating their entry. Riverside county history day history research project.
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. The process paper must also explain the relationship of your topic to the contest theme. Rules national history day in minnesota history education mn. You learn about interesting issues, ideas, people, and events of your choosing. Your first competition may be at your school or district. 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. 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. 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. National history day 8th grade social studies 7th grade social studies. It details all of the information you will need in order to complete history day.
Rules verification checklist website student names website title number of studentcomposed words on website word count of process paper general rules requirement. 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. Thank you for agreeing to serve as a judge for the national history day nhd contest. Read through the rules before starting the construction of the project. Nhd chicago thesis statement graphic organizer only use the first page sample thesis statements here i stand. Website contest rule mililani high history day weebly. Be sure to check the contest rule book for additional requirements and guidelines. Contest rule book ccs national history day 20192020. In many affiliates, students qualify for the affiliate contest by placing at a regional contest, while other affiliate contests have open enrollment. National history day does not discriminate against or limit participation by physically challenged students.
Always contact your regional or affiliate coordinator to learn whether any rules have been revised. The theme changes each year so if you do nhd every year, you will not repeat a theme. As a winner at the state nhd contest, students will be eligible to attend the kenneth e. 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. Nhd rule book below are the official rules for the national history fair. It must describe in 500 or fewer words how you conducted your research and created your entry. Students should bring 4 copies of each to the competition.
More information about topics, sources, and deadlines is. Currently, the nhd contest rule book allow citations in chicago or mla style, but this resource focuses on chicago style. This division is not listed on this website since this is the national history day website. A historical research paper is the traditional form of presenting historical research. Is the document you are thinking of displaying too long or too wordy. This website is designed to walk you through the important steps youll take as you research, analyze, and. More information about topics, sources, and deadlines is available from your regional and affiliate nhd coordinators. You must operate all equipment and software used for editing. 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.
Below are the official rules for the national history fair. Students, teachers, and volunteers join us for these research rendezvous events to help students find unique sources and get feedback on their projects. Throughout his extraordinary career as an artist and activist, he forged a rich legacy of fearless, dedicated, and creative leadership that. 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. This is the official theme book from the nhd people. The nhd contest rule book states that the annotations must explain how the source was used and how it helped you understand your topic. Process papers and annotated bibliographies your process paper and annotated bibliography are important parts of the judging process. Your title page, process paper, and bibliography must be included in your website. Title page a title page is required as the first page of written material in every category and must include the total word count.
Digital history search by era or topic kansapedia gilder lehrman us history. See below for an example of the difference between a credit and a caption. Various types of creative writing for example, fictional diaries, poems, etc. Past themes and related primary sources teaching with primary sources doing historical research and writing. Behring national history day contest at the university of maryland at college park in june. Faqs national history day nhd contest rules chester county.
Process papersamples ccs national history day 20192020. Process paper all categories, except the historical paper, must include a process paper with the. Through handson experiences and presentations, todays youth are better able to inform the present and shape the future. Please note that failing to give proper credit is plagiarism. The documentary planning checklist provided a step by step list of task to be completed. Each year your research must connect to the nhd theme. Sample classroom grade rubric sample judging rubrics more examples 4th and 5th grade are in the primary division. Each year more than a half million students participate nationwide. By participating in this yearlong educational program, students don the three hats of the historian. The nhd website offers multiple example from the past couple of year. At the beginning of the category rules for papers in the national history day rule book, theres a description of papers. For additional information on citations listed in the nhdca rulebook, please visit purdue university owl. Registration for utahs ten regional contests opens january 1. National history day the theme this year will be breaking barriers.
National history day programs are open to all students and teachers without regard to race, sex, religion, physical abilities, economic status, or sexual orientation. Competition information national history day in new. You may use preexisting professional photos, video, music, etc. This rule book emphasizes the development and presenta. Plagiarism all sources used in the students entry must be included in the annotated bibliography. Does the item advance the story you are trying to tell. Teacher resources national history day in new hampshire. No more than 1,200 visible, student composed words. If you have a rules question, please contact sarah aschbrenner. Built using the nhd web site editor beginning at the school level. 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 website category is the most interactive of all nhd categories, therefore, a website should. The process paper must include four sections that explain. These are the first thing that judges read, so you dont want.
See the nhd rule book for a complete list of text excluded from the word limit. Be sure to check the most recent version of the nhd contest rulebook for complete. The contest rule book is available in english and spanish, however, all entries entered for history day competition must be in english. Additional information is on the national history day website. This website is designed to help students navigate the challenging national history day process. This is national history day s website entry builder. More information on topics, sources, and deadlines are available from your district and state nhd coordinators.
This rule book was published in 2008 and will be updated periodically. 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. The most uptodate rules are available on the nhd website at. Registration for utahs ten regional contests opens january. Each participant has only participated in one entry.
Your link to your published nhd weebly website must be electronically submitted before the day of the official contest. Entries in this category must have dramatic appeal, but not at the expense of historical information. Exhibit contest rule read through the rules before starting the construction of the project. 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. The chicago manual of style is the style most commonly used by professional historians when they write and publish their work. 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. See page 31 of the contest rule book for official guidelines. National history day nhd is a yearlong educational program that makes history come alive every day. The current nhd contest rule book was last updated in 2015. After analyzing and interpreting their sources, students draw conclusions about the significance of their topic. If your teacher and coordinator cannot help, contact us by clicking the link below. Please make sure that students have access to this information. For general rules, click here to access the nhd official rulebook.
Before you begin work on your entry, you, your teacher, and your parents should read this contest rule book carefully. Students choose a historical topic related to the annual theme, and then conduct research using primary and secondary sources. It contains rules that you must follow to compete in all levels of the nhd competition. This website is designed to walk you through the important steps youll take as you research, analyze, and present your historical conclusions. Brief, factual credits do not count toward the word total.
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. Nhd inspires children through exciting competitions and transforms teaching through projectbased curriculum and. 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. This website provides information on this years nhd theme, sources, resources, projects, bibliographies, and class information. National history day california follows the rules established for the national history day. Always contact your district or state coordinator to learn if any rules have been revised since publication of this rule book. If your teacher and coordinator cannot help, contact us. A process paper is a description of how you conducted your research, developed your topic idea, and created your entry. Welcome to christian community schools 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.
Some of our finest young historians have labored for months preparing their. 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. Thesis statement ccs national history day 20192020. A paper is the traditional form of presenting historical research.
If you do not have an account, please register now. Click here to access complete nhd contest rule book. Suggested timeline jericho history day nhd general. The historical quality, analysis and interpretation of the topic must be clear and evident to the viewer through the content and navigational structure of.
Entry categories have specific requirements for the different categories. The historical quality, analysis and interpretation of the topic must be clear and evident to the viewer. Use this list after the historical inquiry has be completed. History day project world history and geography sophomore. Does the item fit in with the nhd theme and the theme of your exhibit. 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. An nhd program organized by a coordinator and recognized as such by the national office. A research paper is not a report or summation of an event. Entry procedures you must register online for the state and national contest by the deadline set by the state and national nhd office. Paul robesons legacy of leadership paul robesons resounding voice could never be silenced.
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