Designed for
Students who are interested in the National History Day competition
Level
High school students
Class format
One-on-one and small group (Max. 7 students/class)
Class Introduction
The National History Day Preparation Program is a course designed to help students prepare for National History Day, a nationwide competition that encourages students to explore historical events and ideas. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to research and analyze a topic of their choice related to history, and to present their findings in various formats, including exhibits, performances, documentaries, and research papers. The course will give students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the competition, including research methods, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
Feedback
Students and their parents will receive brief feedback after each class, via Teachworks, regarding the student’s general participation in class. Students will also receive feedback on graded assignments via email. At the end of the course, the student will receive a final report card, which thoroughly speaks to their overall participation in the course, including major assignments.
Helpful information
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