Social Studies

National History Day in Nevada

Important Notes:

• Once again, changes have been made to the website category.  Click here: http://nde.doe.nv.gov/Teachers_SS_NHD_Materials.html for more information, or check the NHD website at http://www.nhd.org/website.htm
• In an effort to keep the History Day program afloat, we will continue to charge a $5 entry fee per student.  So, if you have a group documentary of 3 students, the entry fee would be $15.
• Please make checks payable to the Washoe County Historical Society.
• In addition, we will be offering t-shirts for sale at the state contest.  T-shirts will be $10 each.  We will continue to offer free t-shirts to all students attending the national contest.

Student and Teacher Materials
The Nitty Gritty Details
Getting Ready for the State Competition!

For more information from the National History Day Organization, click here-->  http://www.nhd.org/ 

For National History Day in Nevada Curriculum Guides click here --> NVHD Curriculum Guides


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What Is History Day?
The History Day Program is an exciting way to study history and learn about issues, ideas, people, and events that are of interest to students. History Day lets students express what they have learned through creative and original performances, media documentaries, papers, or three-dimensional exhibits. History Day provides classroom teachers with an effective vehicle for teaching not only the content of history (and other subjects, such as art, theater, and media), but the basic components of critical thinking. It helps students develop the skills to think critically, not only about school work, but about the many decisions they must confront as citizens.

The Annual Theme
Each year a broad theme is selected for the History Day contest. Topics may come from local, regional, national, or world history. Regardless of the topic chosen, the research and conclusions must relate to the annual theme. The 2010 theme is Innovation in History.
 
Future Themes for National History Day include:

2011: Geography in History: Impact, Influence, Change
2012: Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History
2013: Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events
2014: Diplomacy and Dialogue in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences
2015: Rights and Responsibilities in History

Northern Nevada State Contest
March 27, 2010
Entry cards due March 12, 2010
Click here:  2010 Entry Form (pdf)

Location:
Nevada State Library and Archives
100 N. Stewart St.
Carson City, NV 89701-4285

Southern Nevada State Contest
April 10, 2010
Entry cards due March 26, 2010
Click here:  2010 Entry Form (pdf)

Location:
Northwest Career & Technical Academy
8200 W. Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149

Still have questions? Contact:

Stephanie Hartman
K-12 Social Studies Consultant and State Coordinator,
National History Day in Nevada
Nevada Dept. of Education
700 E. Fifth Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone:  (775) 687-2450
Fax:  (775) 687-9118
Email:  shartman@doe.nv.gov

Karlye Mull
Southern Nevada Coordinator, National History Day in Nevada
Project Facilitator, K-12 Social Studies
Curriculum and Professional Development Division
3950 South Pecos-McLeod Street, Suite 2-B
Las Vegas, NV 89121-4396
Telephone: (702) 799-8464
Fax: (702) 855-6179
Email: kjmull@interact.ccsd.net

For further information regarding rules, guidelines, and the national competition, visit the National History Day link at: http://www.NationalHistoryDay.org