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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 State Affiliate Workshops Building A National History Day Project Using the Library of Congress This workshop provides an introduction to the National History Day and Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program. National History Day is a curriculum enhancement program for students in grades 6-12 that engages students in the process and discovery of interpretation of historical topics. Students produce dramatic performances, imaginative exhibits, multimedia documentaries, websites, and research papers based on research related to an annual theme. These projects are then evaluated at local, state, and national competitions. Therefore, the workshops are ideal for teachers of social studies, history, language arts, drama, and technology. If you are interested in attending one of the workshops below, click on the appropriate flyer or email state coordinator Kelly Wilkerson. August 31, 2011- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Click here for a printable flyer about this workshop.
September 29, 2011- Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University Click here for a printable flyer about this workshop.
October 6, 2011- Tennessee Technology Center at Jackson Click here for a printable flyer about this workshop.
October 7, 2011- University of Memphis October 18, 2011- Northeast State Community College location at Elizabethton Click here for a printable flyer about this workshop.
More dates to be announced soon for workshops in the following cities later in the fall... Chattanooga To receive email about these upcoming workshops and all matters related to National History Day in Tennessee, click here. Workshops for Experienced National History Day Teachers July 25 & 26, 2011 - Knoxville (East Tennessee Historical Society) July 28 & 29, 2011 - Nashville (Nashville Public Library) September 7 & 8, 2011 - Memphis (Memphis Public Library) The state office for Tennessee History Day will be offering 3 summer workshops for teachers with one or more years of experience doing National History Day in the classroom. These workshops will be held in conjunction with our Library of Congress Teaching With Primary Sources partners from the Center for Historic Preservation at MTSU. At the workshops, we'll work on next year's National History Day theme, take a close look at some winning projects, spend time going in depth about primary sources available on the Library of Congress website, and also learn about available primary sources in your own area of the state. Each workshop has 24 spots. Participating teachers will receive a $100 travel stipend, a light breakfast, lunch, and plenty of educational materials. The workshops will be led by Tennessee History Day state coordinator Kelly Wilkerson, Kira Duke of the Library of Congress Teaching With Primary Sources program, as well as district cooridnators and local archivists from each area. To apply, send email to Kelly Wilkerson. Upcoming District Affiliate Workshops Thursday, September 15, 2011- 4-6 p.m. East Tennessee History Center “Making National History Happen: Introduction to NHD”: Eager to learn about National History Day (NHD)? Curious about how to get started? No problem, this is the workshop for you. East Tennessee History Day (ETHD) staff will introduce new teachers to the structure of the NHD program and provide advice and ideas on incorporating NHD in your own classroom. ETHD staff will provide sample materials and highlight resources available to Tennessee educators through the program. Participants will leave with ideas and the tools and strategies needed to start with NHD in their classroom. Contact William Hardy to sign up. September 22, 2011- Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University An Introduction to the National History Day. Hosted by the Middle Tennessee District of Tennessee History Day and the Department of History at Middle Tennessee State University, this workshop will introduce you to the structure of National History Day. Participants will view sample projects and learn everything they need to know about getting started with NHD in Middle Tennessee. Contact Becky McIntyre to sign up. Thursday, October 13, 2011, 4-6 p.m. East Tennessee History Center “Got NHD? Taking NHD to the Next Level”:” Do you understand the basics of what National History Day (NHD) is but are curious about how to get started? No problem. East Tennessee History Day (ETHD) staff will offer tips and tricks of the trade picked up over the past decade. A major focus will be a discussion of the 2012 NHD theme, “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History” and an exploration of implementation strategies for the upcoming school year. Participants will have an opportunity to examine sample national winning student projects and “be the judge” themselves. ETHD staff will also discuss the research process, focusing on the thesis statement, strategies to guide student research, the characteristics of a good bibliography and process paper, and highlight resources available to educators and students. Current participation in NHD is not required, but knowledge of the structure and framework of the program is highly recommended. Contact William Hardy to sign up. |
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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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Recent Presentations
Below you'll find recent presentations about the National History Day program in Tennessee, known locally as Tennessee History Day. Feel free to download these presentations and share them with your students and colleagues. August 9, 2011- Metro Nashville Public Schools Inservice July 21, 2011- John Early Museum Magnet School, Nashville July 14, 2011- Austin Peay State University, Clarksville |
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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. |
| Tennessee History Day Video We now offer an instructional video walking you through the step-by-step process of creating an entry for Tennessee History Day.Click here to view the Tennessee History Day video resource! |
| 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:
