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National History DayLibrary Partnering
What is National History Day?
AppliedLearning Program
“Science Fair for History”
Sponsors
Minnesota Historical Society
University of Minnesota
Statewide Outreach
The Minnesota History Day
program has regional
partnerships with:
• Six State Universities
• Three Private Colleges
• Three U of M Campuses
HD Staff Structure
History Day staff provide classroom services statewide…
Katie Craven: Northwest
Rachel Hernandez: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Northeast
Heidi Kloempken: Southwest, South Central
Laura Zeccardi: West Central, Central, Southeast
School Participation
• Approx. 200 schools statewide
• Various Sizes
• Various Formats
• Teacher Driven
Classroom Implementation
National History Day offers flexibility to fit any classroom:
• Full classroom implementation• Elected pull-out program• After-school activity
Participation
• Junior Division– 6th - 8th Grade
• Senior Division– 9th - 12th Grade
• Students can work individually or collaboratively in groups of 2-5.
Annual Theme• 2011: Debate & Diplomacy in History
• 2012: Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History
• 2013: Turning Points in History
• 2014: Geography in History
• 2015: Rights & Responsibilities in History
Debate & Diplomacy:Successes, Failures, Consequences
2011 Theme
Sample Topics: Land Ordinance of 1785 1934 Indian Reorganization Act 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act Marshall PlanMissouri Compromise Equal Rights AmendmentClayton Anti-Trust Act Camp David Accords
*NO CURRENT DEBATE TOPICS!
Topic Selection • World History• American History• State History• Local History• Family History
• The only requirement is that students identify their topic’s relationship to the theme
In-depth Research
• Students are encouraged to explore their community resources as a means to discover their topic.
– Public Libraries– University Libraries– Archives – Historic Sites– Witnesses
Key Steps in the History Day Research Process
• Select a Topic• Conduct Preliminary Research• Learn Research & Organizational
Skills• Conduct Advanced Research• Document Research (Process Paper)
Presentation• Historical Paper (individual only) • Exhibit• Website• Documentary• Performance
• All categories are required to submit an annotated bibliography of sources used during the development of their project
Historical PapersA written demonstration of history based on the most traditional form of historical presentation: authorship
Exhibits A visual presentation of history based on the work of museum curators and exhibit designers
DocumentariesA video or multi-media presentation with recorded narration and supporting images (think Ken Burns!)
PerformancesA live presentation where a script, props and costumes come together to present a historical story
WebsitesA computer-based project modeled after the presentation of history on the World Wide Web
The Contest
Regional Events:Defined by ECSU boundaries, contests occur
throughout the month of March
State Event: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
May 1, 2011
National Event: Univ. of MD, College Park
June 12-16, 2011
School Events:Take place in individual schools, organized by a lead teacher or coordinator—generally occur in February
Assessment• At NHD events, students present before a panel of judges who are asked to assess:
– Historical Quality– Relationship to the Theme– Clarity of Presentation
• Students receive feedback from judges on their work following each event
• Those who advance in the competition are highly encouraged to revisit and revise their work
Historical Quality
Relationship to Theme
Clarity of Presentation
(Paper Sample)
Why does History Day work?
Rigor
Relevance
Classroom Support
Student Benefits• Skill development in:
– Research/Reading– Analysis – Drawing Conclusions– Writing– Presentation– Communication– Collaboration – Understanding Historical Context/Perspective
• Scholarships• College/Workplace preparation• A greater sense of connection to history
and community
Library Strategies
• Feature Resources• Collaborate with Teachers• Educate about Research• Host a Hullabaloo Event• Support through Regional Networks• Help Judge at a History Day Event
Connect with Teachers…
who engage their students…
…to learn and create.
For over 20 years History Day has been a growing success story…
…helping students from the inner city…
…the suburbs…
…and Greater Minnesota…
...make history of their own.
The Bottom Line
The History Day partnership
provides students throughout
Minnesota with a structure that
has high academic expectations
and support services to improve
student achievement.
Library partnerships are critical to student success!
Research Challenges are Varied Depending on the Location of the
Student and Available Support
Quality of school libraries and access to online database resources varies widely
Teachers may not be working with media specialists to effectively guide students to library resources
Geography and socio-economic factors may limit library access for some students
Few teachers have experience using advanced libraries and archives
Common student research behaviors to
overcome…
“Googlepedia”
Research Equals
Click
File/Paste
Please send me everything you
have on…
The web does not solve all of our challenges with youth researchers!
Interaction with staff and program partners has the most impact on History Day outcomes.
Strategy: Feature Resources
Create displays to feature relevant resources that correspond with each year’s theme.
Strategy: Collaborate with
TeachersGet involved in teaching good research skills!
TEACH:Library CatalogueCorrect Search TermsOnline ResourcesInterlibrary Loan
Strategy: Educate about Research• Record bibliographic information and a short
description about its use.
• Understand the difference between a search engine and a database!
• Use footnotes and endnotes to find additional sources.
• Scan or copy photographs while researching.
• Demonstrate how to use the local library and interlibrary loan.
Sources: Primary vs. Secondary
History Day uses slightly different criteria for determining what documents are primary and secondary source compared to archivists and librarians.
Copy of Mein Kampf
Primary or Secondary?
Academic Standards: NO- Published copy- Translated into English
History Day: YES- Student must analyze Hitler’s
viewpoint. - No access to archival copy
“Kissing the War Goodbye”
in a history textbook (with caption)Primary or Secondary?
Academic Standards: NO- Not original photograph- Analysis and interpretation have
already been done.
History Day: NO- Student is not able to draw their
own conclusions.- However, if no analysis has been
done the photograph could be considered a primary source.
Strategy: Host a History Day Hullaballoo Event
Hullabaloos are library open houses where students receive hands-on help from librarians and History Day Staff.
Hullaballoo Dates
Metro Area Greater MinnesotaCentral Library, Minneapolis Rochester Public Library,
RochesterDecember 11, 2010 January 5, 2011January 25, 2011 January 22, 2011February 19, 2011
Central Library, St. Paul University of Minnesota, DuluthFebruary 5, 2011 November 6, 2010
Ridgedale Library, Minnetonka St. Cloud State University, St. CloudJanuary 24, 2011 TBD
Strategy: Support through Regional Networks
• Insert yourself in regional partnership with research communities
• Utilize your school/community connections to promote History Day to teachers
• Participate in library events featured by your partner libraries
Strategy: Help Judge at Local History Day Events
School Competitions – February
Regional Competitions:
March 3 – Metro SeniorMarch 3 – South CentralMarch 5 – Metro Junior EastMarch 7 – St. Paul Public SchoolsMarch 8 – Metro Junior CentralMarch 10 – Metro Junior WestMarch 12 – NortheastMarch 17 – Southeast March 19 – CentralMarch 22 – West CentralMarch 23 – NorthwestMarch 28 - SouthwestApril 2 - Minneapolis