National History Day (NHD) @ Leon High School
National History Day is 1/29/2020. It may seem like a long way off, but this project requires a great deal of preparation. All Honors and AP World and US History classes are required to participate in National History Day. It is a very creative way to study people and places and will count for several quiz and test grades in the second and third nine weeks. Enclosed, please find an overview of the NHD project process. For immediate information on how to prepare all aspects of NHD, please visit the National History Day website at http://www.nhd.org.
A. Theme: “Breaking Barriers”
This year’s national theme is “Breaking Barriers in History.” You should choose a topic that centers on one (or both) of these concepts, whether or not they were successful. It is very important that your topic addresses this year’s theme!
Choosing a Topic
On the following pages there are many suggestions for NHD topics that fit the theme. You do not have to choose any of them, but it must relate to World (not American) history! If you have an idea that you would like to pursue that is not on the list of suggested topics, please be sure that it qualifies under this year’s theme and TALK TO YOUR TEACHER FIRST. Do not start your project until your topic has been approved!
This year’s national theme is “Breaking Barriers in History.” You should choose a topic that centers on one (or both) of these concepts, whether or not they were successful. It is very important that your topic addresses this year’s theme!
Choosing a Topic
On the following pages there are many suggestions for NHD topics that fit the theme. You do not have to choose any of them, but it must relate to World (not American) history! If you have an idea that you would like to pursue that is not on the list of suggested topics, please be sure that it qualifies under this year’s theme and TALK TO YOUR TEACHER FIRST. Do not start your project until your topic has been approved!
B. Choosing a Category
In addition to deciding on a topic, you must also choose an entry category. There are five possible categories to select from when creating your National History Day entry.
In addition to deciding on a topic, you must also choose an entry category. There are five possible categories to select from when creating your National History Day entry.
- Documentary – a film, video, or computer-based presentation. Must have a pre-recorded narration. (10 minutes)
- Exhibit – visual display of any variety (500 original words maximum)
- Historical Paper – 1,500 min. - 2,500 max. words (must be submitted electronically)
- Performance – live theatrical performance with costumes, set pieces and props (10 minutes)
- Website – must be built through the NHD website with their program.
C. Annotated Bibliography (15 sources minimum)
All entries must include an annotated bibliography. The difference between an annotated bibliography and a standard bibliography is the addition of a short paragraph after each entry indicating how that source was used to aid you in creating your project.
Sources: 5 Primary Sources + 5 Secondary Sources
All annotated bibliographies must contain a minimum of 15 sources - 5 primary sources and 5 secondary sources. A primary source is any sort of evidence that was written, created or produced during the time under study. Photographs, speeches, autobiographies, artwork, diaries, newspapers and original magazines (or their reproductions) are excellent examples of primary sources. Secondary sources are created after the time period in question. Most books and websites qualify as secondary sources.
In addition to needing a minimum of five sources in each category, you must vary the types of sources used. An all-Internet annotated bibliography will not score as high a grade as one with a myriad of resource types (books, magazines, videos, newspapers, photographs, etc.).
All entries must include an annotated bibliography. The difference between an annotated bibliography and a standard bibliography is the addition of a short paragraph after each entry indicating how that source was used to aid you in creating your project.
Sources: 5 Primary Sources + 5 Secondary Sources
All annotated bibliographies must contain a minimum of 15 sources - 5 primary sources and 5 secondary sources. A primary source is any sort of evidence that was written, created or produced during the time under study. Photographs, speeches, autobiographies, artwork, diaries, newspapers and original magazines (or their reproductions) are excellent examples of primary sources. Secondary sources are created after the time period in question. Most books and websites qualify as secondary sources.
In addition to needing a minimum of five sources in each category, you must vary the types of sources used. An all-Internet annotated bibliography will not score as high a grade as one with a myriad of resource types (books, magazines, videos, newspapers, photographs, etc.).
D. Process Paper (maximum 500 words)
In addition to an annotated bibliography, all entries (EXCEPT FOR HISTORICAL PAPER) must include a process paper. A process paper should not explain or give information on the topic of entry.
The process paper should only have four paragraphs, each explaining one of four things:
In addition to an annotated bibliography, all entries (EXCEPT FOR HISTORICAL PAPER) must include a process paper. A process paper should not explain or give information on the topic of entry.
The process paper should only have four paragraphs, each explaining one of four things:
- Why you chose your topic;
- How you conducted your research;
- How you developed and created your project;
- How your project relates to the theme.
E. Due Dates
Here are the major due dates for your project. I am happy to accept all portions in advance!
Date Due Assignment Due Grade
Tuesday, 10/15/19 “Group, Topic, Category Selection” handout HW
Friday 10/25/19 Rules for category- You must complete the worksheet that HW
demonstrates knowledge of your category. Use the link to get
the form (https://meis-apwh.weebly.com/history-fair-info.html)
Friday, 11/8/19 Fact sheet #1: (Not a handout. Must be typed!) Quiz
5+ secondary sources recorded in proper MLA format
Bulleted facts from source under each source
Friday, 11/15/19 Summary Essay: Follow the guidelines provided in class to write Quiz
an essay summarizing your topic. Submitted through Turnitin.
Friday, 11/22/19 “Thesis and Title” handout (Turnitin) HW
Friday, 12/13/19 Fact sheet #2: (Not a handout. Must be typed!) Quiz
5+ primary sources recorded in proper MLA format Bulleted facts from source under each source
Tuesday, 1/10/2020 Annotated Bibliography (Not a handout. Must be typed!) Test
15+ sources in proper MLA format
Monday, 1/13/2020 NHD: In class check-in HW
Tuesday, 1/21/2020 Final – actual - project due (Beginning of class!) Test
Tuesday, 1/29/2020 School History Fair (for select projects) EC
Here are the major due dates for your project. I am happy to accept all portions in advance!
Date Due Assignment Due Grade
Tuesday, 10/15/19 “Group, Topic, Category Selection” handout HW
Friday 10/25/19 Rules for category- You must complete the worksheet that HW
demonstrates knowledge of your category. Use the link to get
the form (https://meis-apwh.weebly.com/history-fair-info.html)
Friday, 11/8/19 Fact sheet #1: (Not a handout. Must be typed!) Quiz
5+ secondary sources recorded in proper MLA format
Bulleted facts from source under each source
Friday, 11/15/19 Summary Essay: Follow the guidelines provided in class to write Quiz
an essay summarizing your topic. Submitted through Turnitin.
Friday, 11/22/19 “Thesis and Title” handout (Turnitin) HW
Friday, 12/13/19 Fact sheet #2: (Not a handout. Must be typed!) Quiz
5+ primary sources recorded in proper MLA format Bulleted facts from source under each source
Tuesday, 1/10/2020 Annotated Bibliography (Not a handout. Must be typed!) Test
15+ sources in proper MLA format
Monday, 1/13/2020 NHD: In class check-in HW
Tuesday, 1/21/2020 Final – actual - project due (Beginning of class!) Test
Tuesday, 1/29/2020 School History Fair (for select projects) EC
Bibliography Help
Website
Author last name, first name. “Title of the Page.” Credit to the organization who published this page. Last modified date. Accessed date you accessed the site. URL.
“Magna Carta.” Avalon Project, Yale Law School. Last modified 2008. Accessed January 3, 2013. http://avalon.law.yale.edu/medieval/magframe.asp.
Photograph or image (on the Internet)
Artist / Photographer last name, first name (if known). Title of photograph or image. Type of image. Date (if known). Name of site or organization publishing the image. URL.
Lange, Dorothea. San Francisco, Calif., Apr. 1942 - Evacuees of Japanese Descent being Inoculated as they Registered for Evacuation, and Assignment, Later, to War Relocation Authority Centers for the Duration of the War. Photograph. April 1942. Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002719511/.
Published Map (reproduced online)
Creator last name, first name. Title of Map. Type of media (map, graph, chart). City of publication: Person/group who created the map, year published. Name of site or organization publishing the image. URL.
[June 8, 1944], HQ Twelfth Army Group Situation Map. Map. [England?]: Twelfth Army Group, 1944. World War II Military Situation Maps, Library of Congress. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g5701s.ict21003.
Author last name, first name. “Title of the Page.” Credit to the organization who published this page. Last modified date. Accessed date you accessed the site. URL.
“Magna Carta.” Avalon Project, Yale Law School. Last modified 2008. Accessed January 3, 2013. http://avalon.law.yale.edu/medieval/magframe.asp.
Photograph or image (on the Internet)
Artist / Photographer last name, first name (if known). Title of photograph or image. Type of image. Date (if known). Name of site or organization publishing the image. URL.
Lange, Dorothea. San Francisco, Calif., Apr. 1942 - Evacuees of Japanese Descent being Inoculated as they Registered for Evacuation, and Assignment, Later, to War Relocation Authority Centers for the Duration of the War. Photograph. April 1942. Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002719511/.
Published Map (reproduced online)
Creator last name, first name. Title of Map. Type of media (map, graph, chart). City of publication: Person/group who created the map, year published. Name of site or organization publishing the image. URL.
[June 8, 1944], HQ Twelfth Army Group Situation Map. Map. [England?]: Twelfth Army Group, 1944. World War II Military Situation Maps, Library of Congress. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g5701s.ict21003.
Thesis Handout Directions
How do I know if my thesis is strong?
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THESIS EXAMPLE (From an “US History approved” topic.)
George Washington: A Model of Leadership Not many men find “something calming” in the sound of bullets whizzing past their heads. However, when George Washington made this claim, people believed him. He possessed a rare combination of talents essential to uniting a country in times of both conflict and compromise. His powerful and unusual leadership style steered a divided and violent group of colonies through two bloody wars and buoyed a fledgling country through the quagmire of an emerging democracy. His leadership abilities have inspired and influenced thousands of later statesmen who modeled his persistence, moral compass, and thoughtful statesmanship. |
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