history day 2007-08 conflict and compromise in history march 22, 2007

HISTORY DAY 2007-08HISTORY DAY 2007-08

Conflict and Compromise

In HistoryMarch 22, 2007

What is History Day?What is History Day?

Semester-long experience for students

Grades 4-12 (4-5th grades poster only) Original research on the theme Work individually or in teams of up to

five students Multiple ways to present research

History Day Skills …Are Life SkillsCreating a History Day project

involves... – Conceptualizing an idea– Planning and organizing all the steps– Doing research - reading, interviewing,

recording– Developing skill in the presentation mode– Working with others – Presenting oneself

History Day Skills Lead to College Success The thinking, planning and writing skills

developed for History Day are the same skills needed for college work.

College admissions officers look for participation in academic programs such as History Day, Science Fair, We the People, etc.

History Day Addresses Key Elements of the 5 Dimensions of Learning (Marzano)

– #1 - Attitudes and Perceptions– #2 - Acquire & Integrate

Knowledge– #3 - Extend and Refine Knowledge– #4 - Use Knowledge Meaningfully– #5 - Develop Habits of the Mind

History Day and Attitudes & Perceptions

Students need positive attitudes about classroom climate & tasks(Dimension #1)

– Group entries help build acceptance by peers

– Students perceive tasks as valuable & interesting because they are in control of the process

History Day and Using Knowledge Meaningfully

History Day Develops Complex Reasoning (Dimension #4)

Decision Making Problem Solving Invention Inquiry Investigation Systems Analysis

History Day and Developing Habits of Mind

History Day Develops Productive Habits of Mind (Dimension #5)

Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Self-regulation and Evaluation

History Day Crosses and Integrates Disciplines

History-Social Science

English Language Arts

Visual Performing Arts

History Day Teaches History Day Teaches History-Social History-Social ScienceScience Standards Standards

Chronological and Spatial Thinking

• Students explain how major events are related to one another in time.

• Students construct various time lines of key events, people, and periods of the historical era they are studying.


Historical Research, Evidence, and Point of View• Students frame questions that can be answered by historical study and research.• Students distinguish fact from opinion…• Students distinguish relevant from irrelevant information…• Students assess the credibility of primary/secondary sources and draw sound conclusions from them…• Students detect the different historical points of view...


Historical Interpretation• Students explain the central issues and problems…• Students understand and distinguish cause, effect, sequence, and correlation in historical events…• Students explain the sources of historical continuity and how the combination of ideas and events explains the emergence of new patterns. • Students recognize that interpretations of history are subject to change as new information is uncovered.

Writing Organization and Focus Research and Technology Revising and Evaluating Writing Research Reports that...

– Define thesis– Record important ideas – Use variety of sources

History Day Teaches Reading-History Day Teaches Reading-Language Arts StandardsLanguage Arts Standards

Types of PresentationsTypes of Presentations

Research paper (individual only)Research paper (individual only) DocumentaryDocumentary ExhibitExhibit PerformancePerformance WebsiteWebsite Poster (4-5th and CA only)Poster (4-5th and CA only)

All Presentations IncludeAll Presentations Include

Process paper Process paper (except research paper category)– 500 words500 words– How chose topicHow chose topic– How conducted researchHow conducted research– How selected category and created entryHow selected category and created entry– How it relates to themeHow it relates to theme

Attach annotated bibliographyAttach annotated bibliography No cover or picturesNo cover or pictures

Annotated BibliographyAnnotated Bibliography

Annotated bibliographyAnnotated bibliography Turabian or MLA Turabian or MLA (pick one)

– See CD or rulebook for format Divide into sections - primary & Divide into sections - primary &

secondary sourcessecondary sources Cite all sourcesCite all sources Don’t over rely on InternetDon’t over rely on Internet

History Day AssessmentHistory Day Assessment

Scoring guides are performance assessment rubrics

60% is historical quality 20% is adherence to theme 20% is quality of presentation

History Day AssessmentHistory Day AssessmentCriterion Score Sheets for Each

Category

– Outstanding

– Excellent

– Good

– Satisfactory


What is Historical Quality? Accurate Interprets and analyzes doesn’t just

report Topic set in historical context Wide research/primary sources Balanced


What is Adherence to Theme? Topic clearly relates to the

theme Demonstrates the significance of

the topic IN HISTORY


What is Quality of Presentation? Creative and original Well organized Written material is clear, correct,

and articulate Type of entry matches the topic

DocumentaryDocumentary

•Slide Show•Video (most common)•PowerPoint or HyperStudio

Steps to Creating a DocumentarySteps to Creating a Documentary

Research, research, research. Storyboard the scenes before shooting. Operate all equipment. [students] Present a variety of panning shots,

interviews, live action, and still subjects. Use no more than 10 minutes. Include music. Get permissions for EVERYTHING.

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EVALUATION COMMENTS -- strengths & areas of improvement JUDGING INSTRUCTIONS

Place a check mark on the line in the Evaluation box following each criterion where it best reflects your evaluation of the entry’s success in achieving that criterion. Evaluation criteria are explained in the back of this sheet. O

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HISTORICAL QUALITY (60%) Entry is historically accurate Shows interpretation and analysis, not

just description

Places topic in historical context Shows wide research and use of primary

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Provides evidence of balanced research

ADHERENCE TO THEME (20%)

Clearly links topic to theme Demonstrates significance of topic in

history

QUALITY OF PRESENTATION (20%)

Presentation of topic is creative and original

Presentation is well organized Written material is clear, correct and

articulate

Media is appropriate to topic and has visual impact

RULES COMPLIANCE Yes No

Presentation within 10 minute time limit

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credited

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Students operated all equipment/effects

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division & category

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DOCUMENTARY

Documentary

PerformancePerformance

10 minute skit that translates theme into action

Quotations and excerpts from real events

Steps to Creating aSteps to Creating a PerformancePerformance

Research, research, research. Storyboard the scenes/prepare the script

based on research. Prepare authentic costumes. Practice lines and voice projection. Prepare set [limit props to minimum]. Address the thesis with clear beginning,

middle, and end related to theme.

JUDGING INSTRUCTIONS

Place a check mark on the line in the Evaluation box following each criterion where it best reflects your evaluation of the entry’s success in achieving that criterion. Evaluation criteria are explained in the back of this sheet.

HISTORICAL QUALITY (60%) Entry is historically accurate Shows interpretation and analysis, not just description Places topic in historical context Shows wide research and use of primary sources Provides evidence of balanced research


Clearly links topic to theme Demonstrates significance of topic in history


Presentation of topic is creative and original Presentation is well organized Written material is clear, correct and articulate Props and costumes are appropriate Students have good stage presence

RULES COMPLIANCE Presentation within 10 minute time limit Includes properly annotated bibliography Students operated all equipment/effects

Title page shows only title, names, division & category

OVERALL RATING (Circle One)

Outstanding Excellent Good Satisfactory

Performance

ExhibitExhibit

History Day exhibits

are similar to museum exhibits.

Exhibits balance visual interest & historical explanation.

500 original words

Steps to Creating an ExhibitSteps to Creating an Exhibit

Research, research, research. Make title the main focus of the center panel. Use the center panel to present the main ideas supporting thesis. Use side panels to compare or explain. Place artifacts on the table. Get permissions for everything.




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Presentation has visual impact RULES COMPLIANCE Yes No

Exhibit within size limit (40” x 30” x 72”)

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EXHIBIT

Exhibit

Historical Research PaperHistorical Research Paper

Papers are 1500 to 2500 word discussions of a historical thesis related to the annual theme.

Conflict and Compromise in History

Steps to Creating a PaperSteps to Creating a Paper

Research, research, research. Begin with introduction stating the thesis, then a main section, and last a conclusion. Use MLA or Turabian style. Include footnotes when quoting primary or secondary sources, or paraphrasing a secondary source. Title page has only name, title, & division.


EVALUATION COMMENTS -- strengths & areas of improvement

JUDGING INSTRUCTIONS


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Presentation is well organized Text is clear, correct and articulate Entry is organized: thesis, body,

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Entry is within the 1,500-2,500 word limit

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OVERALL RATING (Circle One)

Outstanding Excellent Good Satisfactory

HISTORICAL PAPER

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PosterPoster

For 4th and 5th grade only, History Day posters are flat 30” x 40” museum type exhibits.

Steps to Creating a Poster

Research, research, research. Balance visual interest & historical explanation. Show thesis and relate to theme. Use 350 original words on poster. Annotate the bibliography, divide primary & secondary sources Include 500 word process paper.




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Presentation has visual impact RULES COMPLIANCE Yes No

Poster within size limit (30” x 40”)

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attachments (no 3-D)

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4/5TH GRADE POSTER

Poster

Historical Web SiteHistorical Web Site

Use the computer to create a web site

that communicates a significant topic in History.

Steps to Creating a Web Site

Research, research, research. Balance visual interest & history Show thesis and relate to theme. Create homepage with student name & division, project title, and navigation pointers. Save homepage as “index.” Use maximum 1200 student words and 100MB file space Transfer your site to CD-R that operates like a website from the index page. Bring to History Day as back-up.

Steps to Creating a Web Site Cite sources of pictures/media on the page (words count) & bibliography Four copies of 500 word process paper and print out of site Four copies of annotated bibliography 45 second limit per multi-media clip If plug-in required, provide link to its free download (doesn’t count as link) Do not link to external sites. Upload by History Day entry deadline and include URL on registration form.




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Student-composed words within 1,200 word limit

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HISTORICAL WEB SITE

Website

Changes to History Day 2008

3 entries per classroom (1 individual and 2 groups or 2 individuals and 1 group)

Same as last year - - - -3 champions will be selected for each category in the Senior Division to compete in State History Day. Junior Division remains the same at 2 champions per category.

Website winners accepted at National Competition

Follow-up meetings - West End Follow-up meetings - West End Educational Service CenterEducational Service Center

January 23, 2008

Key Dates History Day 2008

Registration online: http://ci.sbcss.k12.ca.us/history_dayFebruary 13-20, 2007

Use 2007-08 California Student Rulebook as your guide.

Research, explore, and learn

Have fun!!!

See You at County History Day

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