Plagiarism or use of a previous years project will result in immediate disqualification. National history day nhd programs are open to all students. Individual documentary the conflict of the national womens conference of 1977 diamond. Texas history day, an affiliate of nhd and is a highly regarded academic program for 6th through 12th grade students. This is national history days website entry builder. National history day nhd is a highly regarded academic program for elementary and secondary school students.
After selecting a historical topic that relates to an annual theme, students conduct. Students produce dramatic performances, imaginative exhibits, multimedia documentaries, web sites, and papers based on research related to an annual theme. Watch historical documentaries and write a list of what you think makes a great. What a great way to get kids excited about history, research and the mechanics of composing a story. This rule book was published in 2008 and will be updated periodically.
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. Each year thousands of students, encouraged by teachers and parents statewide, participate in the national history day program in texas. Nhd staff and affiliate coordinators strive to accommodate students with special needs. Students construct entries as an individual or in a group in one of five categories. National history day nhd is a yearlong educational program that makes history come alive.
Be sure to check the nhd contest rulebook for complete category rules. Students track down information about historic people and events by exploring archives, libraries, and other resources. First place winners from the northern and southern state contests are eligible to compete in the national history day contest, an event hosted by the university of marylandcollege park, in june. Little thought is given to how choices of clear and coherent narration andor text, media, audio or images might help convey the thesis documentary shows thesis in creative or original ways. Each participant has only participated in one entry. National history day teaches critical thinking, writing, and research skills and boosts performance across all subjects.
Influenced by the chicago metro history fair, ohio, west virginia, and national history day, history professor errol jones began work to create a history researchbased competition for utahs youth. Students choose historical topics related to a theme and conduct extensive primary and secondary research through libraries, archives, museums, oral history interviews and historic sites. May 16, 2020 national history day in pa nhd engages students in grades 612 in the process of discovery and interpretation of historical topics. Various computer programs will allow students to upload film footage and images, and add a music track and an audio track for the studentwritten script. History day documentaries are videos that students create using any number of technologies. The documentary is less than ten minutes in length from the first frame to the end of the credits. Walt disney and the exchange that started it all nhd 2016.
Thank you for agreeing to serve as a judge for the national history day nhd contest. Breaking barriers in history 2020 theme descriptionnarrative 2020 nhd rulebook nhd homepage. Iwe can clean up any equipment used to play the documentary in five minutes or fewer. Thesis is present, but is not clearly maintained throughout most of the documentary thesis is present and is clearly maintained throughout most of the documentary thesis is present and clearly maintained throughout the entire documentary.
History day rules are determined by the national history day program, ensuring that each state follows the same guidelines. Walt disney and the exchange that started it all by. Process papersamples ccs national history day 20192020. National history day in pa nhd engages students in grades 612 in the process of discovery and interpretation of historical topics.
You will be allowed an additional 5 minutes to set up and 5 minutes to remove equipment. Refer to part iii, rules 1618, for citation and style information. Always contact your district or state coordinator to learn if any rules have been revised since publication of this rule book. Winner of the 2016 junior division greater denver metro nhd contest. National history day in pa army heritage center foundation. As part of nhd, butte county history day allows students to participate in. A paper is the traditional form of presenting historical research. The judges evaluations are part of the learning and skill building process of nhd. Some of our finest young historians have labored for months preparing their entries. The competition progresses from individual schools to contests at the regional, state, and national levels. National history day the national wwii museum new orleans.
Some of our finest young historians have labored for months preparing their entries and are eager to share their. National history day in minnesota is sponsored by the minnesota historical society and the university of minnesota, department of history. National history day is a nonprofit organization based in college park, maryland that operates an annual projectbased contest for students in grades 612. National history day california provides an enhanced history day program. Rules verification checklist documentary national history day. According to national history day, your credits include every source that. The contest rule book is available in english and spanish, however, all entries. National history day carlisle area school district.
I wish i had been able to participate in national history day when i was in school. Below are some resources to help you with your documentary. Iwe can set up the documentary in five minutes or fewer. Process papers and annotated bibliographies your process paper and annotated bibliography are important parts of the judging process. Individual documentary the conflict of the national womens conference of 1977 diamond gonzalez.
A history day documentary must be produced only by the student or. National history day documentary project rubric presentation concept 1 2 3 4. Part iii, rules for all categories, applies to documentaries. Students learn 21 st century college and careerready skills such as learning to collaborate with team members, talking to experts, managing their time, and perseverance. Winner of the 2016 junior division greater denver metro nhd. Congratulations to our exhibit project qualifiers and to both educators who won nhd philly teacher of the year. Participation improves academic achievement and develops important 21st century skills to prepare. National history day california follows the rules established for the national history day program and contest. A number of special prizes may be given at the regional, state, or national level.
Nhdc sample documentaries national history day in colorado. Nhd does not discriminate against, or limit participation by, physically challenged students. National history day nhd programs are open to all students and teachers without regard to race, sex, religion, physical abilities, economic status, or sexual orientation. National history day in idaho idaho state historical society. At the beginning of the category rules for papers in the national history day rule book, there is a description of papers. Some of our finest young historians have labored for months preparing their entries and are eager to share their outstanding historical research and conclusions with you. Students choose historical topics related to a theme and conduct extensive primary and. Tips from your state office when developing your production, make sure you emphasize the thesis or main argument of the topic youre. National history day documentary mnw talented and gifted. National history day california, one of the largest state history day competitions, takes place in 24 counties and reaches some 35,000 students each year, culminating in an annual state wide contest. This is by far the most important factor in judging a documentary. At the beginning of the category rules for papers in the national history day contest guide, theres a description of papers. History day projects can take a wide variety of forms.
Influenced by the chicago metro history fair, ohio, west virginia, and national history day, history professor errol. Rules verification checklist documentary student names documentary title run time of documentary word count of process paper general rules requirement. Here is the necessary information for those individuals interested in competing in the documentary category for national history day. A history day documentary must also be selfrun, which means that there is no live narration or commentary during the documentary. If you do not have an account, please register now. You are not required to credit individual images or video clips while the documentary is playing. Our program got its start in 1980 in the history department at utah state university.
Various types of creative writing for example, fictional diaries, poems, etc. National history day is an academic competition focusing on history for students in grades 612. Review the rules carefully to avoid disqualification for rules violations. Rules national history day in minnesota history education mn. Documentaries are limited to 10 minutes in length and all equipment must be studentrun.
National history day documentary project rubric presentation. Students from all over the country come together in. National history day nhd is similar to illinois history in many ways, students complete a project research paper, exhibit, website, documentary, or performance at a regional or. Students learn 21 st century college and careerready skills such as learning to collaborate. Documentary rules documentary checklist 2020 national history day.
Reusing, individually or as a group, a project or research from a project from a previous year, or entering a project in multitple contests or entry categories within a contest year. Timing will begin when the first visual image of the presentation appears andor the first sound is heard. Mar 30, 2020 you are not required to credit individual images or video clips while the documentary is playing. Thank you for your interestagreeing to serve as a judge for the national history day nhd contest. Each fall, students across the state join over half a million 612 grade students nationwide in working on papers, exhibits, documentaries, plays, and websites that reflect the annual national history day theme. Each fall, students across the state join over half a million 612 grade. National history day in idaho is an exciting way to engage students in history. Breaking barriers in history 2020 theme descriptionnarrative. The oregon historical society is proud to organize oregon history day, the statewide qualifier for the national history day contest. Students use these skills to design an exhibit, write a paper, produce a documentary, create a performance or develop a website centered around an annual theme. For those students who love technology, making a documentary might be the right choice. These are the first thing that judges read, so you dont want.
A violation of any of the rules stated in the contest rule book. Students produce dramatic performances, imaginative. The program pulls students out of the classroom and into the world of the professional historian. National history day california, one of the largest state history day competitions, takes place in 24 counties and reaches some 35,000 students each year, culminating in an annual state wide contest with close to 1,200 participants. Please note that failing to give proper credit is plagiarism. Best of luck to our students going on to the virtual state contest we will be cheering you on.
Tips from your state office when developing your production, make sure you emphasize the thesis or main argument of the topic youre about to portray, and its significance both in relation to the annual theme. History day has some wevideo licenses available for schools to use. An optional part of the national history day program is competing with their project. The national history day judging process the benefits of the evaluation process the goal of national history day is to provide you with a highquality, educational experiencewhether or not you win a. Florida joins 49 states, the district of columbia, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, and international schools in east and south asia as an affiliate of national history day nhd. Some of our finest young historians have labored for months preparing their entries and are. It has affiliates in all fifty states, washington, d. Apr 11, 2016 walt disney and the exchange that started it all by. National history day nhd is a premier competition that engages more than half a million students nationally. History day documentaries are videos that students create using any. Faqs national history day nhd contest rules chester. More information on topics, sources, and deadlines are available from your district and state nhd coordinators.
The contest rule book is available in english and spanish, however, all entries entered for history day competition must be in english. Nhd promotes history in the classroom by offering students the resources and support to do original research about people, ideas, and events of the past. Women breaking into the music industry in the late 1960s and early 1970s ava plachter and. Most history day students use videoediting software to. National history day nhd is similar to illinois history in many ways, students complete a project research paper, exhibit, website, documentary, or performance at a regional or state level in hopes of making it to the final stage of competition. The national history day judging process the benefits of the evaluation process the goal of national history day is to provide you with a highquality, educational experiencewhether or not you win a prize. First place winners from the northern and southern state contests are eligible to compete in the national history day contest. At the local and affiliate competitions, you have the opportunity to meet students from other schools, exchange ideas, and. Documentaries can be created individually or in a group. Please contact jlor with questions about using wevideo or getting a license for the year.
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