National History Day in Minnesota is an applied learning program where students conduct in-depth historical research and present their findings in various formats. It aims to help students develop core skills like research, critical thinking, and collaboration. Students can participate through their social studies classes, as an enrichment activity, or independently. Projects are completed over 10 weeks and evaluated based on historical quality, connection to an annual theme, and clarity of presentation. The program offers various levels of competition from the classroom to the national level.

1. National History Day in Minnesota Program Basics

2. History Day Philosophy

3. History Day Philosophy

31. The Contest School Events: Take place in individual schools, organized by a lead teacher or coordinator—generally occur in February - 30,000 student participation

32. The Contest Regional Events: Defined by ECSU boundaries, 13 contests occur throughout the month of March – 4500 students participate at colleges and universities. School Events: Take place in individual schools, organized by a lead teacher or coordinator—generally occur in February - 30,000 student participation

33. The Contest Regional Events: Defined by ECSU boundaries, 13 contests occur throughout the month of March – 4500 students participate at colleges and universities. State Event: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities April 29, 2012 School Events: Take place in individual schools, organized by a lead teacher or coordinator—generally occur in February - 30,000 student participation

34. The Contest National Event: Univ. of MD, College Park June, 2012 Regional Events: Defined by ECSU boundaries, 13 contests occur throughout the month of March – 4500 students participate at colleges and universities. State Event: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities April 29, 2012 School Events: Take place in individual schools, organized by a lead teacher or coordinator—generally occur in February - 30,000 student participation

35. Assessment - Historical Quality

36. Assessment - Connection to the Theme

37. Assessment - Clarity of Presentation

40. Peer Resources Master Teacher Network http://www.mnhs.org/school/historyday/masterteacher/index.htm