History Day can seem overwhelming at times. This page should help you with planning, writing, and presenting your History Day project.
Timeline
Resources
TED Talk on Leadership: How great leaders inspire action
Official MN History Day video - How to narrow your focus, pick a leader, and explore his/her legacy
MN History Society YouTube - Lots of videos; could help spark an idea for a regional leader/event!
Sample Projects
American Heritage website - Search for topics
History.net - Another great resource for exploring different topics/leaders
NHD Archives - Online primary sources
Library Hullabaloos - Go to a research open house at a library near you! Find primary or secondary sources with the help of a library staff member, attend a mini-workshop, get one-on-one support from a History Day staff member or college student mentor, and view sample projects.
Timeline
- Tues., Jan. 13 - Participation Surveys due
- Fri., Feb. 27 - Registration Form for Regional Event due (St. Paul Public Schools)
- Tues., Mar. 3 - All research paper entries due!!
- Fri., Mar. 6 - Registration Form for Regional Event due (Minneapolis Public Schools)
- Sat., Mar. 14 - St. Paul Public Schools Regional Event (9am - 2pm); Harding HS
- Sat., Mar. 21 - Minneapolis Public Schools Regional Event (9am - 2pm); South HS
- More Regional Events
Resources
TED Talk on Leadership: How great leaders inspire action
Official MN History Day video - How to narrow your focus, pick a leader, and explore his/her legacy
MN History Society YouTube - Lots of videos; could help spark an idea for a regional leader/event!
Sample Projects
American Heritage website - Search for topics
History.net - Another great resource for exploring different topics/leaders
NHD Archives - Online primary sources
Library Hullabaloos - Go to a research open house at a library near you! Find primary or secondary sources with the help of a library staff member, attend a mini-workshop, get one-on-one support from a History Day staff member or college student mentor, and view sample projects.
narrowing_your_focus.pdf | |
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research_steps.pdf | |
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legacy__leadership_mad_libs.pdf | |
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thesis_development_worksheet_.pdf | |
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research_paper_organization_.pdf | |
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bibliography_matrix_.pdf | |
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what_is_an_annotated_bibliography | |
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