History Day

Theme:
"Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History"

County Competition:
March 10, 2012, Summit High School, Fontana--Tentative

WHAT IS HISTORY DAY?

History Day is an interdisciplinary program that encourages students to research and prepare papers, exhibits, performances, documentary presentations, websites and 2-dimensional displays (posters) on an annual historical theme to have them judged by historians, educators, and other professionals in related fields. Students increase their knowledge of history through classroom activities within the content and process of the social studies, language arts, literature and the arts.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF HISTORY DAY?

To further understand how historical sources are used and evaluated in developing ideas and concepts about society. To increase student proficiency in reasoning and communications skills. To promote cooperation among students with different abilities and skills to create an authentic product. To integrate History/Social Science with other disciplines in ways that captivate student interest.

WHAT ARE THE DIVISIONS OF COMPETITION
Elementary - grades 4 or 5 (2-dimensional displays only - i.e., posters)
Junior - grades 6, 7, or 8
Senior - grades 9, 10, 11, or 12

WHAT CATEGORIES MAY A STUDENT CHOOSE TO ENTER?

State History Day: April 26-29, 2012, Riverside, CA
National History Day: June 10-14, 2012 --
University of Maryland, MD

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History Day Forms

• Participation Form
• Individual Entry Form
• Group Entry Form
• Judge/Volunteer Form
• NHD Topic Ideas

In order to read the the Acrobat files, you'll need the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. If you do not have this free program, it can be downloaded from the website: http://www.adobe.com

For additional information, please contact: Ms. Dottie Bryant by e-mail or by calling (909) 386-2630