ACTIONS & LEGACIES

Some individuals to choose from . . .

How individuals changed history . . . a compelling story. . .

An analysis of change over time ... an analysis of cause and effect

Project Categories

Students may participate in one of the following contest categories:
 

In these divisions, students may participate as individuals or in groups of two to five. Try using this group worksheet to decide if you want to work in a group.

NHD Contract Individual                     NHD Contract Group                               Project Due Dates

First Quarter project grade   Second Quarter project grade  

There are five types of contest entries:

Creating A Project: follow the directions below to take the step-by-step process of creating an NHD entry.
  1. Read about the contest theme and review the curriculum book.
  2. Determine if you want to do an individual or group project. Use this worksheet to help you decide.
  3. Select a topic:
    - Narrow down an area of interest
    - Choose a title
    - Tips on topic selection
    - Topic selection worksheet
    - Sample topics
  4. Select the type of entry: documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, or Web site. Read the Contest Rule Book.
  5. Research a topic:
    - Research Roadmap
    - Types of source material
    - Finding basic primary source material
    - Using the Internet as a research tool
    - Research strategy worksheet
  6. Design the entry:
    - Documentary
    - Exhibit
    - Paper
    - Performance
    - Web Site
  7. Self-evaluate your entry:
    - Judging criteria
    - Evaluation forms for judging entries
  8. Contact your state coordinator to find out how to enter the contest.
  9. What is an annotated bibliography?
  10. Citing sources for an annotated bibliography? This list of links provides examples.
  11. How do I create a process paper?
  12. Sample Evaluation Forms