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Capitalize on student "choice and voice"
to capture sustained interest through project-based learning.
An affliate of National History Day, Vermont History day actively engages students in grades 4-12 in the historical process. Build student investment in project-based learning by guiding students in choicing a topic related to the overarching theme.
Vermont History Day is a powerful conduit for rich exploration through archival research, as students engage with both primary and secondary sources. Essential questions will drive critical inquiry while bolstering transferable skills like analyzation, interpretation, and presentation. Harness your students' creative abilities to showcase their learning through original papers, exhibits, performances, websites, or documentaries. What will your students teach us about their world from their unique perspective?
All entries, regardless of category include a written component, known as the "process paper" which discusses the reasoning behind the project, the research process and the significance of the topic to the theme. Students must also prepare and submit an annotated bibliography.
Participation in History Day encourages students to study the past in an active and dynamic way, developing skills that can be applied in all facets of their lives. Not only do they learn the value of deep, critial reading, but they learn how to analyze evidence, interpret data, draw conclusions, and communicate their claim.
Empower student learning by integrating History Day into your curruculum
and watch your students grow and acheive in ways
even they though were unimaginable!
Who can participate in Vermont History Day?
National History Day (NHD) programs, including Vermont History Day, are open to all students (grades 4-12) and teachers without regard to race, sex, religion, physical abilities, economic status, or sexual orientation. NHD does not discriminate against, or limit participation by, physically challenged students. NHD staff and affiliate coordinators strive to accommodate students with special needs.
Who can be a History Day teacher?
Anyone can become a teacher or student mentor!
The contest is not limited to just History teachers. History Day has been integrated into English Language Arts and Humanities classrooms. School and public librarians have acted as mentors for students. History Day has been offered as afterschool opportunities, also. Home School families have participated in the contest, as well!
Some teachers fold History Day into their classrooms and hold a school-wide competition. Others build on that, and then extend an opportunity to compete at the Vermont History Day state contest. Students who place in the top two within their category are offered the opportunity to travel and and compete in the National History Day contest at the University of Maryland.
If you would like to know more about how to become involved in History Day, please reach out!
