What is Maryland History Day?
Maryland History Day is the state level competition of the National
History Day. Each year students around the country have an opportunity to
create projects to show their knowledge in history. Many schools and
counties have Science Fairs that provide enrichment for Science classes and
the History Day Project allows for that same opportunity within Social
Studies.
Each year a new theme is selected. The theme for this year is "Innovation in
History: Impact and Change. Students are to develop a project that uses this theme.
They are open to select topics of their own interest that tie into this theme. Students
will submit their topics to the teacher for approval before completing their project.
In addition to selecting a topic, students will develop a research
question and thesis statement for their project. This component of the
project will be explained and demonstrared in the classroom.
Before the students begin to really develop their project they are to
be sure to make sure that their topic fits the following criteria:
1.) The Topic must fit the Theme:
2.) The Topic must be doable- a topic that can be researched to answer
a specific question, thus proving a thesis or theory the student
may have about the topic.
3.) The Topic must be loveable.- Students will be working on this
project from now until January and they need to be committed to
its completion.
In creating this project, students also have two more options.
Students may choose to work alone, as a pair, or as a group of three or
four. The other option for students is the actual project type. The
project types are as follows.
1.) Research Paper....................................................
Individually done only
2.) An Exhibit- backboard and artifacts...............................
Individual, Pairs, Group
3.) A Documentary ....................................................
Individual, Pairs, Group
4.) A Performance.....................................................
Individual, Pairs, Group
5.) A Web Project......................................................
Individual, Pairs, Group
Students should choose their project type and choice of group members
carefully.
Students will be given a History Day Packet that they are to be
resonsible for. They should have it with them in class everyday as we wil be
completing some portions of the project in class. Students will be given
some computer and library time in school, however most of the project will
be completed at home as part of their homework for class.
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