History Fair Digital Projects List 2019

History Fair Digital Projects List 2019

History Fair 2018 Online Projects

Here are the links to this year's student website projects for Mr. Hartwig and Ms. Hawes

• Bloody Mary
• Harlem Hellfighters
• Rachel Carson
• Misty Copeland
• The Greco-Persian Wars
• How Walt Disney’s Fame Started
• Suburbanism
• THE CHICAGO MURAL MOVEMENT
• QUEEN MARY AND QUEEN ELIZABETH
• POP ART
• BALLET
• THE MOON LANDING
• The Great Emu War

• Arcades, Video Games, and their effect on our culture

The Second Great Awakening

The Manhattan Project

History Fair Project 2017

1.
Write a thesis using the gold Thesis Proposal sheet.  If you're having trouble answering the questions, you need to read more about your topic.  A thesis is due May 4 and 8.

There is also a lot of excellent information in a video about the theme and HF here.

Once you can answer #1-5 on the worksheet, write a thesis.  Use the Thesis Generator (for computers) to help you construct a thesis if you're having trouble.   

Use this link for iPads: Thesis Generator for iPads

What makes a good thesis?
 

2.
Next, you need to create an outline for your project using the History Fair outline sheet.  Outlines MUST be written in your own words.

3.
Finally, make your project.  Most projects are exhibits on 48" x 36" trifold boards but there are other options.
Your exhibit should look like this:

There are examples in class to view.

There is also a History Fair YouTube playlist with helpful videos.

Also, retake the sources quiz.  Didn't get a good score?  Take it as many times as you want to get a good score.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4327394.html

History Fair 2017 TOPIC IDEAS

NHD History Fair Topic list 1 (click here)

Chicagoland History Fair Topic list 2 (click here)




 





Every year National History Day frames students’ research within a historical theme. The theme is chosen for the broad application to world, national, or state history and its relevance to ancient history or to the more recent past. This year’s theme is Taking a Stand in History. 

There is also a lot of excellent information at the Minnesota HF site.

We will be working on History Fair in class and at home.  For now History Fair is individual.  When we start projects you may work with one other person in your block by approval. 

The first thing you need to do is come up with a topic. 

Looking forward to another great year of History Fair!

Are you really, really stumped on a topic?  Try this site for some ideas.

History Fair is Due May 16 & 17

History Fair To Do

1. Write a thesis using the gold Thesis Proposal sheet.  If you're having trouble answering the questions, you need to read more about your topic. Once you can answer #1-5 on the worksheet, write a thesis.  Use the Thesis Generator (for computers) to help you construct a thesis if you're having trouble. Use this link for iPads: Thesis Generator for iPads.   Then have me approve your thesis and grade your sheet.
2. Retake the sources quiz.  Didn't get a good score?  Take it as many times as you want to get a good score.
3. Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quizhttp://www.quia.com/quiz/4327394.html
4. Choose your project type and get it approved by me.
5. Next, work on your outline using the HF 2016 Outline Template. 
6. Finally, start creating your project!  Class workdays are May 10-13.

History Fair Thesis

Write a thesis using the gold Thesis Proposal sheet.  If you're having trouble answering the questions, you need to read more about your topic.  A thesis is due May 4 and 5.

There is also a lot of excellent information in a video about the theme at the Minnesota HF site.

Once you can answer #1-5 on the worksheet, write a thesis.  Use the Thesis Generator (for computers) to help you construct a thesis if you're having trouble.   

Use this link for iPads: Thesis Generator for iPads

What makes a good thesis?
 

Finally, retake the sources quiz.  Didn't get a good score?  Take it as many times as you want to get a good score.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4327394.html

History Fair 2016 Phase II April 26 - May 3

1) Everyone should have a History Fair topic and blue key sheet should be filled out.

2) Today you need to decide if you're going to work alone or with one other person in your block and then write a thesis using the gold Thesis Proposal sheet.  If you're having trouble answering the questions, you need to read more about your topic.  A thesis is due May 2 and 3.

There is also a lot of excellent information in a video about the theme at the Minnesota HF site.

3) Once you can answer #1-6 on the worksheet, write a thesis.  Use the Thesis Generator (for computers) to help you construct a thesis if you're having trouble.  iPad?  Use this link: Thesis Generator

4) Finally, retake the sources quiz.  Didn't get a good score?  Take it as many times as you want to get a good score.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4327394.html

History Fair 2016: Explore History Fair, the Theme, and Choose a Topic

Topic list 1 (click here)
Topic list 2 (click here)

Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History is the theme this year.  Look over the handouts in class and on the Chicago History Fair link below for topic ideas.  Read about them briefly and try to pick two or three.  There is also a lot of excellent information at the Minnesota HF site.

We will be working on History Fair in class and at home.  For now History Fair is individual.  When we start projects you may work with one other person in your block by approval. 

The first thing you need to do is come up with a topic. 

Looking forward to another great year of History Fair!

History Fair 2015 Phase II: Research and Outline

1. Fill out the Phase II Gold Project Proposal sheet.   
Still need help with your thesis?  Try the Thesis Generator.

Need to freshen up on your primary and secondary sources? Retake the quiz.  


2. Find your sources and make you bibliography.  See the pink rubric from class and look into the info below.

Doing Research/Finding Sources  
Secondary Sources

-->Here's a great place to start (hosted by the high school)


Primary Sources – What are they?  How do you find them?  What do you do with them? http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/sections/history/resources/pubs/usingprimarysources/index.cfm
Library of Congress – Digital Collectionhttp://www.loc.gov/index.html#
National Archives (the building in DC where the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and millions of other records are stored) http://www.archives.gov/research/
University of Chicago – Special Collectionshttp://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/scrc/
The Encyclopedia of Chicago – Electronic Version(includes primary sources from the Chicago History Museum Collection) http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/

Help with Annotated Bibliographies (like a Works Cited page)

Once you've found your sources and are ready for your bibliography, use this site:  http://www.bibme.org.

Use MLA format:

Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication.

Examples here (use the left for navigation). 

Then annotate the sources with a brief one-sentence summary.  Examples are here.

Submitting Your Topic and Annotated Bibliography

You can submit hard copies or share them with me on google docs.  When turning these in,  don't forget to include your full name and block in the document title.

Here's the bibliography template.

Use the example on the back of the pink rubric as your example. 

3. Work on writing out the information in your own words, using the outline.
 

History Fair Sources Review, Topic and Thesis

• Review your primary and secondary sources by rereading the Historian's Apprentice Toolkit pages HT1-5 in your book and completing the worksheet.  Then, retake the quiz.  Didn't get a good score?  Take it again.

Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4327394.html
 

• Next, pick your topic, with my approval, and fill out the green topic sheet.  Can't answer a prompts?  Keep reading. Don't forget to note three good sources on your sheet.

• Once you can answer #1-6, write a thesis.  Use the Thesis Generator (for computers) to help you construct a thesis if you're having trouble.  iPad?--> Thesis Generator

You should have your topic & thesis by Tuesday, 3/17.  Please see me or email me for help.

History Fair 2015 Topic Ideas

Looking forward to another great year of History Fair!

Leadership & Legacy is the theme this year.  Look over the handout in class and on the Chicago History Fair link below for topic ideas.  Read about them briefly and try to pick two or three.

History Fair 2014 is Wednesday 5/14

We've been working hard on our projects in class but you'll need to finish them up at home.
Projects are due May 12 & 13.

Need help?  See me in school and/or:

• NHD Exhibit Guidelines
• Chicago History Fair Guidelines (click on exhibits)

In school viewing for all students and then after school presentations to the community from 6-7PM in the gym.
Students are expected to wear business casual and present their projects for 10 minutes.  Students who do so will receive extra credit.

History Fair 2014 Phase II

1) Fill out the Historian's Apprentice review worksheet (white). 

And freshen up on your primary and secondary sources by retaking the quiz.  Didn't get a good score?  Take it again.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz http://www.quia.com/quiz/4327394.html

2) Fill out the Phase II worksheet (green).  Still need topic ideas?  Click here. Need help with your thesis?  Try the Thesis Generator.  (Slow on chrome for some reason)

3) Find your sources and make you bibliography.  See below and the classroom presentation for ideas.

Doing Research/Finding Sources  

There's a great place to start (hosted by the high school)

Primary Sources – What are they?  How do you find them?  What do you do with them? http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/sections/history/resources/pubs/usingprimarysources/index.cfm
Library of Congress – Digital Collectionhttp://www.loc.gov/index.html#
National Archives (the building in DC where the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and millions of other records are stored) http://www.archives.gov/research/
University of Chicago – Special Collectionshttp://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/scrc/
The Encyclopedia of Chicago – Electronic Version(includes primary sources from the Chicago History Museum Collection) http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/

Help with Annotated Bibliographies (like a Works Cited page)

Once you've found your sources and are ready for your bibliography, use this site:  http://www.bibme.org.

Use MLA format:

Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication.

Examples here (use the left for navigation). 

Then annotate the sources with a brief one-sentence summary.  Examples are here.

Submitting Your Topic and Annotated Bibliography

You can submit hard copies or share them with me on google docs.  When turning these in,  don't forget to include your full name and block in the document title.

Here's the bibliography template.

Use the example on the back of the gold rubric or green thesis sheet as your example.

History Fair Topic Selection

1)  First, freshen up on your primary and secondary sources by retaking the quiz.  Didn't get a good score?  Take it again.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4327394.html
 
2)  Then, pick your topic, with my approval, and fill out the blue topic sheet (with the keys).

History Fair 2014 Topic Ideas

http://www.chicagohistoryfair.org/history-fair/history-fair-a-nhd-theme/nhd-suggested-topics.html

http://www.nhd.org/annualtheme.htm and click on sample topics.

History Fair Project 2013: Communicating Your Story

The essays are in, now:

How are you going to tell your story?

Documentary?  Model?  Tri-fold board?

We'll be discussing your options in class.  In the meantime look for examples online and read more here and here.  And here.

Remember, you've got to pick a product from among the five categories:

• Documentary
• Exhibit
• Paper
• Performance/Acting
• Website

Click on the links for more info.

Please don't start the projects until they've been approved by me.

More examples are here.

Here are pictures from last year:
 https://plus.google.com/photos/105241701220894289977/albums/5743152056073864561

And these are from this year's regionals:
https://plus.google.com/photos/105241701220894289977/albums/5852637853723687137

History Fair Research Paper--Due 3/21

Now that your bibliography is cited and annotated we're going to start writing your research paper.  It will take the from of a five-paragraph essay using your thesis.  These types of essays are usually called argumentative.  

1) Take a few minutes to re-read your sources since it's been a while.

2) Refine your thesis. Still having trouble with your thesis?
Check out this basic site:  Thesis Generator

 





 
3) Outline your essay and come up with a rough draft.
 
Use the outline in class or this webtool:

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/essaymap/

 This will be discussing this in class, but here are two great guidelines for you to reread or read if you were absent.
 http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/05/
 http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/argument.html

4) Write a five-paragraph essay.
The method consists of:

1. an introductory paragraph that introduces the topic, gives a context, and states the thesis
2. three evidentiary body paragraphs that support the thesis
3. a conclusion that restates the thesis

You'll also need to print a copy for class.  12 point simple font, double spaced. 

Due Thursday, March 21.

4) History Fair Research Paper

Now that your bibliography is cited and annotated we're going to start writing your research paper.  It will take the from of a five-paragraph essay using your thesis.  These types of essays are usually called argumentative. 

Still having trouble with your thesis and outline?
Check out this basic site:  Thesis Generator

 





Use the outline in class or this webtool:

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/essaymap/

 This will be discussing this in class, but here are two great guidelines for you to reread or read if you were absent.
 http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/05/
 http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/argument.html

Well use the five-paragraph approach. The method consists of:

1. an introductory paragraph that introduces the topic, gives a context, and states the thesis
2. three evidentiary body paragraphs that support the thesis
3. a conclusion that restates the thesis

You'll also need to print a copy for class.  12 point simple font, double spaced.

2) History Fair Sources and Research

Primary and Secondary Sources

 First, review our notes and take the primary source vs. secondary source quiz game a few times.

Still need help?  Check out: http://www.nhd.org/ConductingResearch.htm

Doing Research/Finding Sources 

Primary Sources – What are they?  How do you find them?  What do you do with them?
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/sections/history/resources/pubs/usingprimarysources/index.cfm

Library of Congress – Digital Collectionhttp://www.loc.gov/index.html#

National Archives (the building in DC where the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and millions of other records are stored)
http://www.archives.gov/research/

University of Chicago – Special Collections http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/scrc/

The Encyclopedia of Chicago – Electronic Version(includes primary sources from the Chicago History Museum Collection)
http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/

Infotrac Gale Virtual Reference Library [this may be subject to change]

If you are not at school and need to login,

login password: (*hint--our mascot)

http://access.gale.com/epcusd401/

 Breaking News! 
The Society of American Archivists NHD Committee is happy to announce the "opening" of a new, online toolkit with step by step help for NHD students conducting research in an archives.
Visit the site at: http://nhdarchives.pbworks.com
You will find:
•    A short video introducing and welcoming students to archives
•    Information on how to find and contact archives about primary sources on specific topics
•    An introduction to using primary sources
•    Information and examples of what to expect when you visit an archives
•    Links to gateways to help find reliable sites for online primary sources
•    Links to great information about teaching students how to work with primary sources

Also check out: http://www.nhd.org/researchcentral.htm