Here we can post a timeline for deadlines and contest dates
TIME
Event
Summer - September
Begin thinking about possible NHD Topics.
Perhaps begin reading up on the history behind your interest.
September - October
Teachers will introduce classes to this year's theme.
Students will begin brainstorming great ideas, and researching both PRIMARY and SECONDARY SOURCES
October - December
Students will continue researching and will create their entry.
Library Day:
Checkpoint
Required
Due Date
Pre
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Teacher will introduce National History Day with video, handouts, and project requirements
Students will be given this year's theme, and asked to brainstorm _ different topic ideas to potentially research that would fit into the theme.
Week 3
1
Students will bring list of _ topic ideas they came up with that would fit this year's theme.
Week 4
2
#1
Students will bring to class their narrowed list of no more than 2-3 topics. By the end of the period, students should have found at least 3 scholarly sources for their chosen topic
Week 6
3
Research Progress #1
Research notes on 4+ sources
Week 7
4
Research Progress #2
Research notes on 8+ sources
Week 9
5
Outline / Storyboard
Category chosen
Submit Project Application to teacher - requesting competition category
Included: Argument outline and/or storyboard completed
(depending on category chosen)
Perhaps begin reading up on the history behind your interest.
Students will begin brainstorming great ideas, and researching both PRIMARY and SECONDARY SOURCES
Students will be given this year's theme, and asked to brainstorm _ different topic ideas to potentially research that would fit into the theme.
Category chosen
Included: Argument outline and/or storyboard completed
(depending on category chosen)