What is
National History Day?
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National History Day is a
project-based learning experience that aligns with numerous state
standards for social studies and ELA. Students grades 6-12 research
topics related to an annual theme, then present their findings as
documentaries, exhibit boards, papers, performances, or websites. NEW this year,
students grades 4-5 research Montana history topics related to the
annual theme and create posters to show their research. The 2024-2025
theme is Rights
& Responsibilities in
History.
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Students
grades 4-5 can share projects with their school and community.
Students grades 6-12 can also compete with their projects in
regional, state, or even national competitions. This year, regional
competitions take place in Kalispell
(February 8), Miles City (February 8),
and Helena
(February 15,
tent.) and the state competition takes place in Bozeman (April 12).
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How can I get
involved?
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Teachers
grades 4-12 can get started by filling out the teacher interest form and signing up
for professional development. Twice a
month, NHD-MT co-coordinator, MTHS historian, and former classroom
teacher Dr. Melissa Hibbard guides teachers through the steps of the
History Day process with ready-to-use classroom resources.
Anyone
who likes history and supporting students can sign up to judge at one of the
regional or state competitions.
Librarians
& research specialists can sign up to help Montana students
conduct research (email Melissa directly at nationalhistorydaymt@gmail.com)
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Ready to Dive
Deeper?
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Thanks
to a grant from the Library of Congress, teachers grades 6-12 can
apply to become an NHD Teacher Fellow. Selected teachers will receive
training in historical research, primary source analysis, Library of
Congress resources, Indian Education for All, as well as a $500
stipend, up to 48 renewal units, and travel support to in-person
events. Apply by October 14.
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Thanks
to support from the Montana 250th Commission, teachers grades 4-5 can
apply to join a cohort of elementary educators doing the History Day
Poster Contest. Selected teachers will receive training in historical
research, primary source analysis, and poster construction, as well
as a $250 stipend and 3 renewal units. Apply by November 1.
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