Failure to comply with the rules will count against your entry but will only result in disqualification as delineated below. Below are the official rules for the national history fair. Texas history day, an affiliate of nhd and is a highly regarded academic program for 6th through 12th grade students. Breaking barriers in history national history day nhd. If you do not have an account, please register now. Currently, the nhd contest rule book allow citations in chicago or mla style, but this resource focuses on chicago style. This years central regional fair will be held on march 9, 2019 at the abraham lincoln presidential library and museum in springfield, il. Student history day projects are judged by teams of volunteer judges.
Various types of creative writing for example, fictional diaries, poems, etc. By 1963 the monthly essay and art contest for the magazine soon grew into physical fairs where students could show off their talents and craftsmanship. An exhibit is a visual representation of your research and interpretation of your topics significance in history. To download a copy of the nhd rule book, click here.
Before you begin work on your entry, you, your teacher, and your parents should carefully read this booklet. You will be able to viewedit your students information in your portal. 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. Selecting a national history day contest topic is a process of gradually narrowing down the area of history period or event that interests you to a manageable subject. Texas history day provides a framework for successful student projects. The exhibit hall is closed for viewing during judging times, but typically. Connecticut history day state contest national history day. At the beginning of the category rules for papers in the national history day rule book, there is a description of papers.
Each year more than 65,000 texas students join more than 500,000 students across the country for national history day. Nhd, a nonprofit education organization based in college park, maryland, offers yearlong academic programs that engage over half a million middle and highschool students around the world annually in conducting and presenting original research on historical topics. This years southern regional fair will be held on march 21, 2020 at southern illinois university in carbondale, il. In an effort to ensure our student competitors have a fair and fun experience, please adhere to the following policies. Students in valley middle and high schools, as well as home shooled students, participate in school district level compettitons at the junior 6th8th grade and senior 9th12th grade.
Each year, more than, hicago metro area students complete papers, websites, documentaries, exhibits, and performances on topics of their choice for history fair. Judges will take any rule infractions into consideration in their final rankings. The rio grande valley regional history day has offered rgv students the opportunituy to participate in the national history day competition since 1999. Mar 25, 2020 the connecticut history day state contest is the next step for students who place in the top three at one of the six regional contests held throughout march and april. For more information contact abby cline at abigail. What do you see in these text boxes for the harvey wiley project that meet the criteria for high quality thesis, historical context, and analysis. For additional information on citations listed in the nhdca rulebook, please visit. More information on topics, sources, and deadlines are available from your district and state nhd coordinators. Each project must be connected to the theme of conflict and compromise in history theme narrative. Each project must be connected to the theme of conflict and compromise in history. A new national history day platform will be available as of november 1. Montgomery county district contest national history day.
Every year national history day frames students research within a historical theme. Projects at all regional contests should to follow the general rules for all categories as well as categoryspecific rules. For example, if youre interested in native americans and the theme is leadership and legacy in history, a. The website category is the most interactive of all nhd categories. It is critical that your interactions with the students be fair, helpful, and positive. The washington history day program is administered by the office of superintendent of public instruction ospi in partnership with the washington state historical society wshs and other supporting organizations. By 1963 the monthly essay and art contest for the magazine soon grew into physical fairs where students could show off their. Riverside county history day rule book riverside county office of. A violation of any of the rules stated in the contest rule book. The nhd rule book will ensure that your project aligns with these requirements.
Just like your counterparts in national history day nhd programs around the world, you will conduct historical research, craft a historical argument based on evidence, and share it through your final project. Student conduct students are expected to conduct themselves, in person and online, in a manner that brings credit to themselves and their schools. Nhd contest rule book page 37 sarhd rules and policies for participants. Nhd national history day contest rule book by hofstra. You learn about interesting issues, ideas, people, and events of your choosing. National history day nhd programs are open to all students and teachers without regard to race, sex, religion, physical abilities, economic status, or sexual. Teachers must register themselves before any of their students will be able to register. A violation of any of the rules stated in this contest rule book. National history day california follows the rules established for the. We allow an audience to be present for the interviews for students. Rule infractions can, in some cases, lead to disqualification or at the very least, an equallyqualified project to not advance over another, so please be sure to familiarize yourself.
A paper is the traditional form of presenting historical research. Students are expected to conduct themselves, both in person and online in a manner that brings credit to themselves and their schools. National history day encourages students in grades 612 to conduct rigorous historic research and to defend their final product in front of a panel of judges. To download a copy of the nhd rule book, click here student conduct. The national history day contest rule book has all the information you need on general and categoryspecific contest rules as well as a breakdown on how entries are judged. This is national history days website entry builder. National history day in delaware is open to all delaware students in grades 6 through 12.
Students who place in the top two at the state contest are invited to attend the national history day contest in college park, maryland. The broward county history fair is a program that allows students to research a world, national, state, or local history topic. If you have students doing website projects this year. Each student bases their project on the same annual theme and rule book. Please remember that national history day georgia is concerned not only for the safety and wellbeing of students but also for upholding the wishes of parents, teachers, school principals and the many supporters who have a vested interest in the students participation.
All students must be accompanied by a chaperone while at the contest. In addition to these three sections, a fourth section is at the bottom of the sheet, indicating compliance with the rules laid out in the contest rule book. Chicago metro history fair rule book chicago history museum. Nhd key evaluation findings how history fair students boost their performance in all areas on state standardized tests. Sharing research in mul ple projects is not permi ed. Davis school district history day contest toggle navigation davis school district history day contest.
The date for competition this year is march 21, 2020 and will be held at southern. National history day staff and affiliate coordinators strive to accommodate students with special needs. 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. Contact the state coordinator if you need help understanding any of the rules. Always contact your district or state coordinator to learn if any rules have been revised since publication of this rule book. Illinois history day is an annual statewide academic competition in which students can create a wide variety of projects exhibit, research paper, website, documentary, or performance about an aspect of illinois history. Click below to enter the national history day homepage. Nhd does not discriminate against, or limit participation by, physically challenged students.
Students are expected to conduct themselves, in person and online, in a manner that brings credit to themselves and their schools. A website should reflect the students ability to use website design software and computer technology to communicate the topics significance to history. For information about each category and to view evaluation sheets, visit our website here. This rule book emphasizes the development and presenta tion aspect of your. All history fair projects must comply with these rules and the speci. South carolina state contest national history day in. Last year, more than 6,500 utah students in 4th through 12th grade. These are rules form the national history day rule book, with some additions that relate to the colorado contests. History day in middle georgia national history day. Hello and welcome to registration for the illinois southern regional competition. How history fair relates to the common core standards topicselectionsheetgrp. This guidebook contains rules that you must follow to compete in any level of the national history day nhd competition. As a regional affiliate for texas history day and national history day, the hotrhf adheres to the nhd contest rule book.
Sponsoring teachers must register with national history day in delaware. Students cannot register for nhd after the regional history fair. Just like your counterparts in national history day nhd programs around the. Your parent must register you, and give you permission to use our site. South carolina state contest national history day in south. To learn more about national history day, click here to view the nhd rule book, click here. We allow an audience to be present for the interviews for students who have created documentaries, performances, papers, and websites.
You can download the rule book to your computer so you will always have it handy, and you have a quick. Please select the district you are a coordinator for. Just like your counterparts in national history day nhd programs around the world, you. For information about what to expect during judging at the national contest, visit the nhd website here, and click on the contest judging tab. We encourage you to continue to work and to take into consideration the suggestions you received from your local and regional judges. Nhd, a nonprofit education organization based in college park, maryland, offers yearlong academic programs that engage over half a million middle and highschool students around the world annually in conducting. For example, if youre interested in native americans and the theme is leadership and legacy in history, a natural topic would be treaty rights. Were aware these are a duplicate of the day of contest page but some users are not being autodirected to it with the link weve been providing. This rule book emphasizes the development and presenta. Students are expected to conduct themselves, both in person and online, in a manner that brings credit to themselves, their schools, and their communities. Rutgerscamden regional contest national history day. Contest rule book 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.
Connecticut history day allows the public to view projects throughout the day. Nhd is not a predetermined bythebook program but an innovative curriculum framework in which students learn history by selecting topics of interest and. All scnhd contests adhere to the nhd contest rule book. All judging at history day is done on a consensus basis and judges decisions are final. New york city history day is the regional division of national history day. Projects compe ng to advance to na onal history day must use the nhd theme. Please remember that san antonio history day is concerned not only for the safety and wellbeing of students, but also for upholding the wishes of parents, teachers, school principals, and the many supporters who have a vested interest in the students participation. This rule book was published in 2008 and will be updated periodically. Broward county history fair contest rules and guidelines adapted from the national history day contest rule book what is the county history fair.
The theme is chosen for the broad application to world, national, or state history and its relevance to ancient history or to the more recent past. Judges should follow the signs toward student drop off loop and park in the adjacent lot. It is an exciting way to study history because you express what you have learned in a creative and. Last year, more than 6,500 utah students in 4th through 12th grade participated in history day, learning how to conduct real historical research and then create a final project that showcases their work. This years central regional fair will be held on march 21, 2020 at millikin university in decatur, il. Copies of the nhd contest guide are available on the national history day. National history day nhd is a yearlong educational program that makes history come alive every day. Copies of the nhd contest guide are available on the national history day website. Redlining and fair housing activism in greater new york jackie robinson and the brooklyn. As you complete your research, you should sort your research into primary and secondary sources. Nhd is not a predetermined bythebook program but an innovative curriculum framework in which students learn history by selecting topics of interest and launching into a yearlong research project. Faqs national history day nhd contest rules chester. For complete category rules, please consult the nhd rule book.
About nhd pittsburgh national history day encourages students in grades 612 to conduct rigorous historic research and to defend their final product in front of a panel of judges. The analysis and interpretation of your topic must be clear and evident to the viewer. I n particular, please note the following rules common to all categories. The 20192020 theme is breaking barriers in history. As a coordinator you will be able to view all of your districts students, projects and make changes to them. Formerly called utah history fair, this program has operated continuously in utah since 1980. The program allows students to express what they have learned. Wortharlington history day contest national history day. By participating in this yearlong educational program, students don the three hats of the historian. Parking information for nhd at northwood hs for saturday february 29.
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