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Cheverus National History Day (NHD) Information


The following is a summary of information concerning Cheverus’ participation in National History Day.

For complete information, link to:
National History Day home page
Maine NHD home page


Key Dates

About National History Day

Theme

Sample Topics

Contest Categories

Contest Guide

Process Paper Requirement

Judging Criteria

Printable version of NHD Informtion


Contest Categories

You may enter one of seven categories:

  • paper (individual only)
  • individual exhibit
  • group exhibit
  • individual performance
  • group performance
  • individual documentary
  • group documentary

Each category in each division is judged separately. Groups may include 2 to 5 students.

Choose a category in which you can make the best use of your own special abilities, talents, and interests. Be careful to choose the most suitable category in which to present your research and conclusions and take into consideration the availability of equipment and resources.

Effective National History Day entries not only describe an event or a development, they also analyze it and place it in its historical context. Ask yourself the following questions about your topic:
How is my topic important?
How was my topic significant in history in relation to the National History Day theme?
How did my topic develop over time?
How did my topic influence history?
How did the events and atmosphere (social, economic, political, and cultural aspects) of my topic's time period influence my topic in history?

Contest Guide

For a complete student guide to National History Day projects, including rules for all entries and for specific categories, link to:

www.thehistorynet.com/nationalhistoryday/02_contest/02.html



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