History Day is an educational program devoted to improving the teaching and learning of history in Santa Clara County. History Day is a meaningful way for students to study historical issues, ideas, people and events by engaging in historical research. History Day programs have been recognized for excellence among history educators and communities.
Santa Clara County History Day invites students to research topics related to this year's theme Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History. This Broad theme will allow students to select and research an endless number of topics, from local to world history. Many of these topics easily align with the California Standards for History/ Social Science.
HOW IT WORKS
Each year a primary (4th & 5th grade poster only), junior (6th-8th grade) and senior (9th-12th grade) competition is held based on a national chosen theme. In following with the theme students can choose a category in which to enter; traditional historical papers, dramatic presentations, artistic exhibits, multimedia documentaries or historical websites. Students work individually or in groups and research different ideas, places, people and events in the world or the United States. They do this by visiting museums, conducting interviews, reading historical journals and exploring historical archives. Winners at the county level proceed to the state and national contests.
REGISTRATION
Register for History Day - Santa Clara County History Day registration will open January 23, 2012 and close February 24th at 5:00 PM. If you have any questions please contact Melisa Torrez at 408-453-6688 or email lauraguardino@yahoo.com
Click here for the History Day online registration form...
IMPORTANT DATES
- Jan. 23rd (Monday) open registration
- Feb. 24th (Friday) registration close
- Submit papers and websites by March 2nd
- March 24th Santa Clara County History Day
RESOURCES
- National Archives
- Calisphere
- World Images
- Gilder Lehrman
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History Day in California
- National History Day
Date last updated: January 23, 2012
