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Teacher Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Implementing History Day in Your Classroom
The following files comprise the teacher handbook prepared by the Tennessee History Day office located at the Tennessee Historical Society. This handbook is meant to serve as a step-by-step guide for implementing History Day in the classroom for teachers brand new to National History Day. Click on each link and download and print the files. If you have questions, please contact us at History Day. Teacher Handbook Cover Introduction Letter from State Coordinator Teacher Handbook PDF Documentary Evaluation Sheet Exhibit Evaluation Form Paper Evaluation Form Performance Evaluation Form Website Evaluation Form |
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History Day Workshops
History Day workshops are sponsored by all History Day partners in Tennessee including: the Tennessee Historical Society (the state affiliate), University of Memphis, Middle Tennessee State University, East Tennessee Historical Society, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (all district affiliates). To find out more information about a teacher workshop or to request one in your area, contact Kelly Wilkerson or the individuals listed with the associated workshop. Upcoming Workshops September 25, 2010- Cookeville- Tennessee Tech September 29, 2010- Nashville Public Library November 15, 2010- Greeneville, Tusculum College February 24, 2011- Jackson, UT Martin- Jackson Center (additional dates and details are coming soon) To sign up, send email to History Day. |
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Curriculum Resources for Teachers
The National History Day Theme book is an excellent source for teachers to use when beginning to work with students on History Day. Click here for a copy. National History Day also produces a contest Rule book that ALL students must follow when creating their history day project. Click here for the 2010-2011 Rulebook. Students and teachers should DISCARD any edition prior to the 2010-2011 Revised rulebook. |
| Teacher Registration Resources For detailed information about registering through our online Competition Manager system, click here. |
| NEW: Tennessee History Day Video We now offer an imstructional video walking you through the step-by-step process of creating an entry for Tennessee History Day. Click here to view the new Tennessee History Day video resource! |
| History Day Student Outcomes Participation in History Day requires that students master many skills. Many of these skills dovetail with current Learner Outcomes defined by the State Department of Education. Students participating in History Day will also meet many of the proposed competencies for Outcome Based Education. Through participation in History Day, the student will: Demonstrate understanding of history by creating a History Day entry on a specific topic and understanding its relationship to other events. Develop and use critical thinking skills involved in comprehension: identifying events in sequence --discriminating between facts and opinions --recognizing cause and effect --drawing inferences and reaching conclusions --recognizing attitudes and emotions Develop and use critical thinking skills involved in decision-making: --develop objectivity and openmindedness --defining problems --considering alternatives --drawing conclusions --clarifying values Develop and use creative ways to solve problems by: --identifying the central problem --locating sources of information and evaluating their reliability --organizing, analyzing, and interpreting information --using information to test hypotheses, draw conclusions, and offer solutions Use library sources effectively by: --organizing and classifying related facts --using primary and secondary sources --using a dictionary, map atlas, almanac, and other reference works --skimming for information --using a glossary and an index --developing work and study habits Place her/his project in an historical context by finding out what happened before and after his/her topic. Present a balanced interpretation by critical use of available resources. Demonstrate a clear understanding of writing mechanics by: --using clear, grammatical, and correctly spelled written material --building an annotated bibliography --outlining a topic's presentation --learning effective essay/paragraph writing Develop personal and interpersonal skills by: --developing an efficient method of time management for independent study --learning to work with others as a team to produce an entry --developing methods of presenting self and information in an effective manner Need help integrating History Day into your curriculum? Ask a teacher: E-mail one of these History Day "veterans" to learn more: Traci Freeman, 6-8 grade English and Social Studies teacher Carrie Pfeiffer, 9-12 grade Social Studies/History Teacher Bill Cate, 9-12 grade Social Studies/History Teacher |
We would like to acknowledge the following supporters of the History Day program:
