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National History Day in Missouri:
An Introduction
National History Day in Missouri
What is National History Day?
A nationally acclaimed, year-long history education program
Begun in 1974 in Cleveland, OhioBecame national in 198049 states, District of Columbia,
American Samoa, Guam, and U.S. Department of Defense Schools currently participate
What is National History Day?
The oldest humanities program for teenagers in the U.S.
Designed to reform and invigorate the teaching and learning of history
What do teens get from participating?
Demonstrate an understanding of historyDevelop and use critical thinking skillsLearn to place historical events in their proper
contextDemonstrate the significance of historical eventsDevelop strong research skillsImprove vocabulary, reading, and writing proficiencyBolster personal skillsDevelop stronger interpersonal skillsApply for Special Prizes
What kind of teens participate?
rural, urban, and suburbanpublic, private, parochial, and home
schoolbright and intellectually challenged
What do teachers get out of participating?
Curricular aidsInformational workshops and trainingFits into state and federal standardsExpands classroomApply for Educator Awards
How does it work?
National themeTopic selectionExploring and narrowing topicResearch—primary and secondary
sourcesAnalysis!Choosing presentation format and
creating entryRegional, state, national contests
National History Day in Missouri
Part of National History Day since 1980
Since 1989, sponsored by The State Historical Society of Missouri and the Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Columbia at the University of Missouri
In 2008…
Over 2000 Missouri students participated
545 advanced to state contest77 students won awards17 students won special prizes
In 2008…
52 students represented Missouri at Nationals
Three entries—four students—won medals!
Six entries—ten students—advanced to the finals round
23 out of 31 entries placed in the top half of all national participants
Go Missouri!
How Projects Are Judged
See Contest Rule Book—precise and specific rules for each category
Historical Quality—60%Relation to Theme—20%Clarity of Presentation—20%
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY IN MISSOURI23 ELLIS LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURICOLUMBIA, MO 65202
573-882-0189HTTP://WHMC.UMSYSTEM.EDU/NHD/NHDMAIN.HTML
HTTP://WWW.NHD.ORG
National History Day…It’s not just a day, it’s an experience!
Deborah L. LuchenbillState Coordinator