Transcript Final National History Day Reminders – “Taking a Stand in

National History Day Information
For More Information- PLEASE go
to the NHD website at www.nhd.org
And view the NHD Rule Book
Categories
•Historical Paper
•Exhibit Category
•Performance Category
•Documentary Category
•Web Site
Historical Paper Category
• The text must be no less than 1,500 words and
no more than 2,500 words
• Each word or number in the text of the paper
counts as one word. This is an individual
category
• Include a bibliography of sources. Primary
sources must be included.
• No process paper required for this category.
• In order for your paper to be considered for
region or state, it must be submitted to Ms. Cox
by January 17th .
Historical Paper Category
Papers must be typed computer printed, or
legibly handwritten in ink on plain, white 8.5
x 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins on all
sides. Pages must be numbered consecutively
and double-spaced with writing on one side
and with no more than 12 characters per inch
or no less than 10-point type. Papers must be
stapled in the top left corner and should not
be enclosed in any cover or binder. The title
page should have no illustrations.
Four copies must be submitted.
(Refer to nhd.org for additional rules)
Performance Category
• This is the “acting category”
• Have props and a script to go by
• Electronic media is permitted
• You have a 10 minute limit – you will
be allowed 5 extra minutes to set up
and 5 more minutes to take down the
props
• Written materials: title page, process
paper and annotated bibliography
Documentary Category
• This is the film or PowerPoint, or
Moviemaker category
• You will have a 10 minute time limit
• Must include acknowledgments and
credits for all sources at end of
presentation
• Written materials: title page, process
paper and annotated bibliography
Web Site Category
• National History Day requires web site
projects to be created using the NHD web
site editor.
• May contain no more than 1,200 visible
words.
• Annotated bibliography and process paper
must be integrated into the site (do not
count towards word count) and no papers
will be submitted
• May use no more than 100MB of file space
• Multimedia clips no longer than 45 sec.
Web Site Category
To participate in the web site category, students
will need to build their sites on NHD’s Web Portal.
To be clear: STUDENTS MUST GO THROUGH
THE NHD PORTAL TO ACCESS THE NHD WEB
SITE EDITOR – THEY CANNOT GO DIRECTLY
TO WEEBLY.COM.
Exhibit Category
• This is like a Science Fair Project –
Use a Triboard – not a poster board
• Make it colorful, neat, and include a lot
of pictures, electronic media may be
included (see rules) and other exhibit
items placed in front of board
• Use no more than 500 words
• Written materials: title page, process
paper and annotated bibliography
Process Paper
• No more than 500 words
• This is like the log you usually do for science
fair
• All projects except Historical Paper require
the Process Paper.
• During the Process Paper you must explain:
a. how you chose your topic
b. how you conducted your research
c. how you selected your presentation
category
d. how your project relates to the National
History Day theme
Primary Sources
• Each project must include primary sources.
• A primary source is written or produced in
the time period that you are investigating.
• Primary sources are materials directly
related to a topic by time or participation.
• Primary sources include letters, speeches,
diaries, newspaper articles from the time,
oral history interviews, documents,
photographs, artifacts, or anything else
that provides first-hand accounts about a
person or event.
Why does Howard Middle encourage NHD?
The research is in….
NHD students outperform their
non-NHD peers on state
standardized tests in multiple
subjects, including reading,
science and math, as well as
social studies.
NHD 2012
Themebook
NHD students are better writers—
they write with a purpose and
real voice, and they marshal solid
evidence to support their points of
view. NHD students had more
exemplary writing scores and
fewer low scores than comparison
students.
NHD 2012
Themebook
NHD has a positive impact among
students whose interests in
academic subjects may wane in
high school
NHD 2012
Themebook
• NHD students learn 21st century
college- and career-ready skills.
They learn to collaborate with
team members, talk to experts,
manage their time and persevere.
NHD 2012
Themebook
NHD students are critical
thinkers who can digest, analyze
and synthesize information.
NHD 2012
Themebook
Due Dates:
•
November 18th - turn in parent/student signature strip
•
December 15th– turn in at least 5 primary and 5 secondary
sources with topic and type of project you will complete.
•
Thursday, December 18th – rough draft of historical paper,
story board for documentary, url for web site, or drawing of
plans for exhibit, script for performance
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Tuesday, January 20th – Howard Middle School National
History Day Competition – You MUST include annotated
and extensive bibliography in MLA format with Process
Paper.
Winners announced on Friday, January 23rd.
•
Monday, January 26th – Regional Registration (winners
at HMS Competition) due to Mrs. Graham on 7th grade hall
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Regional Competition - Ft. Valley State, February 28nd
at 9 AM