Calling all students! Calling all students! How would you like the chance to win a full-ride scholarship for college, or any of 20 other prizes? Enter the National History day contest, and you're eligible for their high school scholarships!
National History Day is a challenging and rewarding program for American students. For more than twenty-five years the program has promoted the learning of history in the high school and middle school classroom with a combination of creativity and scholarship.
"The National History Day contest is the best kept secret in history education," said Mark Robinson, development and public relations coordinator for the event.
NHD is a year-long education program that engages students in grades 6-12 in the discovery and interpretation of historical topics. Students produce dramatic performances, exhibits, documentaries and research papers. The projects are then evaluated at local, state, and national competitions.
How Do I Get Involved?
To get involved with NHD, students choose a history topic related to NHD's annual theme. They conduct, research, and create a presentation to enter in competition. If NHD is not already in their school, students should ask teachers and administrators for help in joining the competition.
Is NHD Only a Contest?
No. Because history is happening every day, the NHD program provides teachers with tools and curricula to encourage student enthusiasm for history. Students can enter the contest by submitting work they have done while studying history at any time-even outside of school.
"Preparing for History Day is like putting together a huge jigsaw puzzle," said Leslie Odelber, a parent in Korbel, California. "Each piece of information uncovered brings a clearer understanding of the whole."
Is NHD Just for Kids?
One of the best things about the NHD program is that it involves the whole family! In exploring their own culture and community, students learn more about their family. One student did a project on her family's tomato industry and its history. Another researched his grandfather's role on the railroad.
"We are very thankful for the quest for discovery that NHD has instilled in our children, as well as ourselves. The thrill of learning is indeed contagious," said Angela and John Butvich, parents in Corona, California. "The NHD contest is not about winning a prize; the real reward is learning." For more information and competition dates, see the National History Day Web site, or call 301-314-9739.