National+History+Day

= __//**Welcome to Mr. Obert's 2014 NHD page**//__ =

//__** Competition is March 8th at South **__//
=*Optional Parent Meeting Jan. 14th 6:30-7:30pm at Lonestar Middle School* = Look below for links,Powerpoints & further info.

Parents we need your HELP as a judge for the NHD competition if you can volunteer to judge from 8-12:30 for the competition PLEASE CONTACT ME at no experience is required!!!
__//** Registration Link **//__ []

**What is NHD?** National History Day (NHD) is a highly regarded academic program for elementary and secondary school students. 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. After analyzing and interpreting their sources and drawing conclusions about their topics’ significance in history, students present their work in original papers, websites, exhibits, performances and documentaries. These products are entered into competitions in the spring at local, state and national levels where they are evaluated by professional historians and educators. In addition to discovering the exciting world of the past, NHD also helps students develop the following attributes that are critical for future success:
 * critical thinking and problem-solving skills
 * research and reading skills
 * oral and written communication and presentation skills
 * self esteem and confidence
 * a sense of responsibility for and involvement in the democratic process

**Parent orientation Powerpoint & Info: Want more info on what we will be doing? click the clinks below.** [|National History Day website] //The official site of National History Day, click the red tab at the top that says contest when you get there.// //this powerpoint will give you knowledge and expectations of this years contest in my class.//

**Students can choose one of 5 paths to create there NHD project. Find out more information about each option below. **
 * 1) [[file:How to Create NHD Documentary.pdf]]
 * 2) [[file:How to Create NHD Exhibit.pdf]]
 * 3) [[file:How to Create NHD Paper.pdf]]
 * 4) [[file:How to Create NHD Performance.pdf]]
 * 5) [[file:How to Create NHD Website.pdf]]

//** *PLEASE NOTE* students have the option to work in groups or as individuals and make that choice themselves. I DON'T MAKE IT FOR THEM, I MAKE SUGGESTIONS. Please view the "Who Do I Sail With" Powerpoint and student paperwork. **// &


 * Students will need to include primary & secondary sources, a process paper and an annotated bibliography with their project **.

//This Powerpoint will explain what primary & secondary sources are & places to look for them.//  //This Powerpoint will explain/show what needs to be included in the 4 parts of the process paper.// //This Powerpoint will explain what is needed and in what format students need to follow for their annotated bibliography. An easy way to do this, is go to [|citation machine]// //This will show a break down of a thesis statement, and what needs to be included in one.//

===How students will be judged: Students will be judged/evaluated on three parts. __Historical quality__, looking at both research and analysis. __Clarity of presentation__, meaning not just flashiness; but correct spelling, grammar, and organization. __Relation to the theme__, are students able to show that their topic relates to the theme and is significant to history. ===