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National History Day 101

National History Day 101. Three Age Divisions. Youth (4-5) Junior (6-8) Senior (9-12). Who May Enter?. Individuals. Groups of 2-3. CATEGORIES. Performance (Individual and Group) Documentary (Individual and Group) Exhibit (Individual and Group) Web Site (Individual and Group)

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National History Day 101

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  1. National History Day 101

  2. Three Age Divisions Youth (4-5) Junior (6-8) Senior (9-12)

  3. Who May Enter? Individuals Groups of 2-3

  4. CATEGORIES Performance (Individual and Group) Documentary (Individual and Group) Exhibit (Individual and Group) Web Site (Individual and Group) Historical Paper (Individual)

  5. How Do I Do It? Pick a Topic (using this year’s theme) Pick a Category (review the rules) Research Create your Masterpiece Enter the Contest

  6. How Do I Do It? Step #1: Pick a Topic

  7. How Do I Do It? Step #2: Pick a Category ? ? ?

  8. How Do I Do It? Step #3: Research

  9. How Do I Do It? Step #4: Create Your Masterpiece

  10. How Do I Do It? Step #5: Enter the Contest Regionals (Saturday, March 12, Idaho Arts) State (April) Nationals (June)

  11. National History Day Second Full Week of June

  12. How Does My Project Get Judged?

  13. Judges must follow the format of their judging sheets

  14. 60% Historical Accuracy Analysis and Interpretation Historical Context Shows Wide Research Research is Balanced

  15. Historical Accuracy

  16. Analysis and Interpretation

  17. Historical Context

  18. Shows Wide Research Secondary Sources • General Reference Books • Encyclopedias • Biographies • Interviews with People who Teach History

  19. Shows Wide Research Primary Source Documents • Oral Histories • Interviews with People Who Witnessed the Event • Diaries & Autobiographies • Government Documents and Archived Material • Museum Objects • Visiting a Historic Site

  20. Research is Balanced The internment of Japanese American citizens during WWII was wrong Communism is immoral George Armstrong Custer was a hero Nuclear energy production is too dangerous

  21. 20% This Year’s Theme is “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History” Relating to a theme doesn’t mean just slipping it into your title This isn’t a science fair or a current events forum, so be careful that you have some historic relevance

  22. 20% Is it clear? Is it well organized? Can you follow it without help? Don’t be swayed by Glitz

  23. Rules Violations Process Paper Problems Annotated Bibliography Problems Time Requirement Problems Project Size Problems Word Limit Problems

  24. Interviews The interview is important, but not as important as you might think. The interview is a good place to show off your research Show your enthusiasm The Project Must Stand on its Own

  25. AWARDS Regional History Day=Ribbons State History Day= Ribbons, Medals, Cash, Scholarships National History Day= Medals, Cash, Scholarships, Trips

  26. Performance • You’ve only got ten minutes, so don’t try to cover the history of civilization. • Move around a bit-remember you are on stage • Just because you are a thespian, it doesn’t mean you get to ignore the judging criteria

  27. Costumes Historically Accurate • If you use costumes, make sure they are accurate

  28. Simple Props & Sets • When it comes to sets and props, less is sometimes more.

  29. Computer programs have great special effects, don’t try to use every one Documentaries • Go to the library and check out some award winning documentaries and study them. • You can create an illusion of movement • Keep your imagery consistent and relevant • Poor sound quality can sink your project

  30. Exhibits • This is the largest category and therefore the hardest to place in • Organize, organize, organize • This is a visual project-- consider everything that might make an impact (text/to photo ratio, picture resolution, color, texture, etc) • Style and clever presentation is a plus, but DON’T RELY ON GLITZ

  31. EXHIBITS

  32. Historical Papers • Make sure there are no mistakes (punctuation, grammar, spelling) to distract the judges • Wow them with your research • Stay focused • Is your paper original or does it just rehash someone else’s viewpoint? Original analysis and interpretation is the key. • A paper isn’t always a paper

  33. Papers Aren’t Always “Papers” This Historical Paper entry about Lawrence of Arabia was done in comic book form and entered in the Historical Paper category. All text and artwork was done by the student. Work is original, neat, and focused.

  34. Web Sites

  35. Final Tips for Everyone Remember the judging criteria Get feedback from the professionals and don’t be afraid to change things Don’t give the judges a reason to mark you down REMEMBER, Winning isn’t everything!

  36. NATIONAL HISTORY DAY Finals

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