Before you begin work on an entry for competition, you, your teacher, and your parents should carefully read the national history day contest rule book. A link to the rule book can be found at the national history day website. Nhd webcentral is now national history days new website building platform. They also must fully cite these sources in their annotated bibliography. Classroom grades the final history fair project is not required to be entered in the school fair, but it is a classroom requirement. A description of why you chose your topic and how your project was developed. Summary of 2016 rule changes new student guide 2020. The broward county history fair follows this theme.
This is the latest version of the national history day rule book. Interested in applying for a special award at the state competition. More information about topics, sources, and deadlines. Nhdca contest rule book 29 e5 crediting sources all quotes from written sources must be credited within the website.
There are examples of papers, exhibits, websites, documentaries, and performances. The process paper must include four sections that explain. These revisions take effect at the beginning of the 2014. If you do not have an account, please register now. Illinois students who choose to participate in nhd must apply the annual theme to their project. A rough draft of the process paper is due december tba the final draft of the process paper is due january tba requirements. You may select a topic on any aspect of local, regional, national, or world history. During the 20152016 school year national history day invites students to research topics. You can find many other resources for your nhd project at this site. Here is a list of awards you might be eligible for. No matter where students live or what grade theyre in, all national history day projects will be united under this broad idea. A website should reflect your ability to use website design software and computer technology to communicate your topics significance in history. January 1, 1996 as amended through december 1, 2015.
Projects registered as nhd eligible will be assessed on how well their project integrates the nhd theme. Nhra rule book download pdf throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to meet. Illinois students have the option to optin to the national history day program but it is not a requirement. Poster process paper guide for elementary students. Failure to comply with the rules will count against. Aug 21, 2017 walt disney and the exchange that started it all nhd 2016 junior documentary contest entry duration. North bay haven charter academy social studies department history fair 2015 2016 this years theme is. Contact your regional or stateaffiliate coordinator to learn if any rules have been revised since the publication of this rule book, and for more information on topics, sources, and deadlines. Nhd student project examples these examples come from past nhd student projects. Plagiarism or use of a previous years project will result in immediate disqualification. Each year, national history day has a new theme for students to explore. Although you may select a topic on any aspect of local, regional, national, or world history, your. National history day nhd program, which originated in the. If you have a rules question, please contact sarah aschbrenner.
Getting started history day 101 the following information is based on publications from national history day and. You cant look at examples from winning projects from last year because the rule. Adapted from the national history day contest rule book. Includes rules for the poster formerly 2dimensional display category available at the state level in california. It is an exciting way to study history because you express what you have learned in a creative and.
Summary of significant changes to contest rule book. Nhd rule book latest version free download as pdf file. National hockey league official rules 2015 2016 iii 2015 2016 nhl officiating team referees linesmen jersey no. National history day project click on the link above to go to the nhd website. One way that nhra consistently achieves these important objectives is through the development of a rulebook designed to. Kentucky state contest virtual national history day. All visual sources photographs, videos, paintings, charts, and graphs must be credited within the website. The website category is the most interactive of all nhd categories. It must describe in 500 or fewer words how you conducted your research and created your entry. Class of 2015 videos summer project 2016 nhd rules 201415 rule changes important. How the projects are graded is left up to the individual teacher, with final project grade value of two tests grades may be assigned for. A violation of any of the rules stated in this contest rule book. History day 2015 calendar missouri region 6 leadership and legacy in history region 6 teachers workshop. Below are all necessary rules and policies that students, parents, and teachers should be familiar with prior to attending an nhdky contest.
Nhd rule book latest version primary sources citation. Ohara editor becky butz copy editor nan siegel 4511 knox road suite 205 college park, md 20740 phone. We look forward to your participation in the national history day georgia state competition april 22, 2017 at mercer university in macon. In fall 2015, nhd will offer two online graduate courses for middle and high school teachers and librarians who want to implement a projectbased curriculum into their secondary classrooms using the. Review the rules carefully to avoid disqualification for rules violations. You learn about interesting issues, ideas, people, and events of your choosing.
Summary of significant changes to contest rule book august 2014 national history day has revised the contest rule book, effective with the beginning of the 201415 contest year. The current nhd contest rule book was last updated in 2015. A violation of any of the rules stated in the contest rule book. As you select your nhd topic, think about the following. Theme book 2015 isbn 9780979026669 2014 national history day. It contains rules that you must follow to compete in all levels of the nhd competition. An nhd program organized by a coordinator and recognized as such by the national office. This rule book takes effect at the begining of the 201920 academic year and supersedes all previous versions v 2019. Teacher newsletter volume 2, edition 9 april 2, 2015 revolutionize your classroom with national history day nhd. Each year a broad theme is selected for the national history day contest. The contest rule book is available in english and spanish, however, all entries entered for history day competition must be in english. Your historical website should be a collection of web pages, interconnected by hyperlinks, that presents both primary and secondary. Oregon history day registration, due dates, fees, and.
Your parent must register you, and give you permission to use our site. Summary of significant changes to contest rule book august 2015 national history day has made major revisions to the contest rule book. Every year national history day frames students research within a historical theme. While the nhd contest is not focused solely on rules, the contest rule book sets forth the foundation for the entire program and establishes a. Nhd ca contest rule book 29 e5 crediting sources all quotes from written sources must be credited within the website.
North bay haven charter academy social studies department history fair 20152016 this years theme is. Failure to comply with the rules will count against your entry but will only result in disqualification as delineated below. Title page a title page is required as the first page of written material in every category and must include the total word count. Contest rule book 1 contest rule book national capital history day may 1, 2015 carleton university. National history day has revised the contest rule book, effective with the beginning of the 201415 contest year. Judges will take any rule infractions into consideration in their final rankings. Member clubs of the league may amend the rules from time to time, pursuant to the applicable voting procedures of the nfl constitution and bylaws. As briefly outlined below, specific rules apply to.
Walt disney and the exchange that started it all nhd 2016 junior documentary contest entry duration. Brief, factual credits do not count toward the studentcomposed word total. Leadership and legacy, 2015 nhd theme handout the entire 2014 2015 nhd booklet is available here 2012 20 theme. Students may research, create, and enter only one project each year. National history day resources sponsors nhd resources. More information on topics, sources, and deadlines are available from your district and state nhd coordinators. Changes to the rules impact student participation at each level of the competition. Public history from the university of illinois at springfield in 2015. Changes to the rules impact student participation at each level. Compete at primary sources history day at cal u the primary sources history day competition at california university of pennsylvania is designed. Process paper all categories, except the historical paper, must include a process paper with the.
National history day is designed to help students learn to think like historians, exhibit their work in an authentic environment, and take ownership of their learning. The theme changes each year so if you are involved in nhd every year, you will not repeat a theme. Ohio history day contest academic competition ohio. This rule book was published in 2008 and will be updated periodically. Nhd institutes an annual theme that students must work into their topic, the theme for the 20192020 year is breaking barriers in history. Sharing research in multiple projects is not permitted. This memo is to update you on plans for the day and also to give you a few reminders. Like the rule changes above states exhibits and websites now require credits. For additional information on citations listed in the nhdca rulebook, please visit purdue university owl. This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2015 nfl season. The 20152016 the theme is exploration, encounter, exchange in history. Federal law requires that sellers and landlords provide buyers and renters with information explaining various types of property hazards ranging from mold and asbestos to environmental and earthquake safety. Title of project, names, junior division, category, process paper word count see example in nhd rule book, p. This is national history days website entry builder.