HISTORY DAY Project Categories. Types of Presentations n Research paper (individual only) n Documentary n Exhibit n Performance n Web site.

HISTORY DAYHISTORY DAY

Project Categories

Types of PresentationsTypes of Presentations

Research paper (individual only)Research paper (individual only) DocumentaryDocumentary ExhibitExhibit PerformancePerformance Web site Web site

Research PaperResearch Paper

Papers are 1500 to 2500 word discussions of a historical thesis related to the annual theme.

Communicationin History

DocumentaryDocumentary

•Video

Steps to Creating a DocumentarySteps to Creating a Documentary

Research, research, research. Storyboard the scenes before shooting. Operate all equipment. [students] Present a variety of panning shots,

interviews, live action, and still subjects. Use no more than 10 minutes. Can include music. Get permissions for EVERYTHING.

ExhibitExhibit

History Day exhibits

are similar to museum exhibits.

Exhibits balance visual interest & historical explanation.

500 original words

Steps to Creating an ExhibitSteps to Creating an Exhibit

Research, research, research. Make title the main focus of the center panel. State your thesis Use the center panel to present the main ideas supporting thesis. Use side panels to compare or explain. Place artifacts on the table. Get permissions for everything.

PerformancePerformance

10 minute skit that translates theme into action

Quotations and excerpts from real events

Your interpretation

Steps to Creating aSteps to Creating a PerformancePerformance

Research, research, research. Storyboard the scenes/prepare the script

based on research. Prepare authentic costumes. Practice lines and voice projection. Prepare set [limit props to minimum]. Address the thesis with clear beginning,

middle, and end related to theme.

Historical Web SiteHistorical Web Site

Use the computer to create a web site

that communicates a significant topic in History.

Steps to Creating a Web Site

Research, research, research. Balance visual interest & history Show thesis and relate to theme. Use maximum1500 words and 20 pages Annotated bibliography - posted/print Include 500 word process paper - posted/print Upload by History Day entry deadline. Avoid outside links.

Time Management Organizational Skills

– Cant do this project at last minute– Cut it up into small bites

• Examine theme sheet • Brainstorm topic ideas • Select a topic• Choose to work individually or in a group• Group/individual contracts• Research • Progress checks - assignments • More Research – it’s Ongoing! • Tell story, support thesis on a project (Rule book guidelines)

• Annotated Bibliography – 10 items each individual

History Day Skills …Are Life SkillsCreating a History Day project

involves... – Conceptualizing an idea– Planning and organizing all the steps– Doing research - reading, interviewing,

recording– Developing skill in the presentation mode– Working with others – Presenting oneself

History Day Skills Lead to College Success The thinking, planning and writing skills

developed for History Day are the same skills needed for college work.

College admissions officers look for participation in academic programs such as History Day, Science Fair, We the People, etc.

History Day Skills Lead to College Success

“History Day participation was the thing that allowed me to be accepted to Pomona College in the face of

stiff competition.”Keith Willis

History Day Teaches History Day Teaches History-History-Social ScienceSocial Science Standards Standards

Chronological and Spatial Thinking

• Students explain how major events are related to one another in time.

• Students construct various time lines of key events, people, and periods of the historical era they are studying.


Historical Research, Evidence, and Point of View• Students frame questions that can be answered by historical study and research.• Students distinguish fact from opinion…• Students distinguish relevant from irrelevant information…• Students assess the credibility of primary/secondary sources and draw sound conclusions from them…• Students detect the different historical points of view...


Historical Interpretation• Students explain the central issues and problems…• Students understand and distinguish cause, effect, sequence, and correlation in historical events…• Students explain the sources of historical continuity and how the combination of ideas and events explains the emergence of new patterns. • Students recognize that interpretations of history are subject to change as new information is uncovered.

Writing Organization and Focus Research and Technology Revising and Evaluating Writing Research Reports that...

– Define thesis– Record important ideas – Use variety of sources

History Day Teaches Reading-History Day Teaches Reading-Language Arts StandardsLanguage Arts Standards

History Day AssessmentHistory Day Assessment

Scoring 60% is historical quality 20% is adherence to theme 20% is quality of presentation


What is Historical Quality? Accurate Interprets and analyzes

doesn’t just report Topic set in historical context Wide research – uses both

primary and secondary sources

Historical Context

Impact and Consequence – Cant understand what MLK said until

you know about the time period


What is Adherence to Theme? Topic clearly relates to the

theme Demonstrates the significance of

the topic IN HISTORY


What is Quality of Presentation? Creative and original Well organized Written material is clear, correct,

and articulate Type of entry matches the topic

Use NHD Student Rulebook as your guide.

– www.nhd.orgFocus on one type of entry.Research, explore, and learn.

Have fun!!!

HISTORY DAY Project Categories. Types of Presentations n Research paper (individual only) n Documentary n Exhibit n Performance n Web site.

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