…Urbana-Champaign in 2013, and her scholarship engages with questions of borders (both geopolitical and metaphorical), inclusion and exclusion, national and cultural identity, and processes of racialization in contemporary multiethnic US…

…to the National History Academy. Performance Category Joanna Guy Southern Garrett High School, Garrett County Teacher: David Bender Joanna Guy’s performance, “Militant Quaker: Alice Paul and the Final Campaign for…

…feeling like home. The other memoir, Nicole Chung’s All You Can Ever Know, chronicles how the author grew up as a transracial adoptee and how she formed her identity as…

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…Workshops themes explore local history, social justice, critical analysis and interpretation. Partner organizations include the Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore School for the Arts, Baltimore United Viewfinders and the Reginald F….

…so. We also share information about the Maryland History Day contest winners with the National History Day program in order to allow winners to proceed to the national competition. Parental

…This funding allows programs like Maryland History Day to provide professional development to teachers on how to use online Library of Congress sources. After attending both online and in-person trainings…

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…lobbied Congress for a constitutional amendment and formed the National Women’s Party. She organized parades and pickets in Washington, D.C. in support of suffrage, endured verbal and physical attacks, often…

…cite a source. Sample National History Day Questions to ask on AskUsNow! Where can I find reliable primary sources for my 7th grade, National History Day topic on the Apollo…

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along. Now that we are in the second decade of the 21st century, all of that is changing and this transformation is happening quickly. Online providers (public and commercial) are…

…or MLA style. Style guides can be found at your local library or you can consult the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL). Annotated bibliographies not only show the reader the…

  • “By using a variety of sources, I was able to get angles on my topic that I wasn’t able to before. Also, I learned so much about a topic near and dear to my heart that will enrich my learning later in life.”

    Maryland History Day 2015 Student
  • “The students are now far more prepared for the high level of scholarship and achievement that will be expected of them in future years. MHD also elevated many other skills too. These include public speaking, the use of technology, learning to collaborate.”

    ​Maryland History Day teacher
  • “[My son] became a real expert in his topic and, he says, developed a life-long love of history, especially the history of music. I cannot thank you enough for this rare and incredible opportunity.”

    Andrea LeWinter, parent of Maryland History Day participant
  • “We were very impressed with the depth of research all the students did for their History Day projects. It was fun to see them interacting with each other during the competition and events.”

    Lori and Josh Skillman, History Day Parents
  • “My students became more competent researchers, and took ownership of their work. They had total free reign to choose their topic, direct their research, and create their final project.”

    ​Maryland History Day 2015 Teacher
  • “I had never done anything like this before so it was a totally new experience to write a paper, be interviewed, and defend my positions. I now really know how to do research and it has improved my writing skills.”

    ​Maryland History Day 2015 Student
  • “[The students] learned a variety of ways to present their material and they could focus on what they wanted to learn about. The students had a choice in their learning. It was about their learning NOT what someone else felt they need to learn.”

    ​Maryland History Day teacher
  • “History Day inspired me to become deeply invested in historical topics which I never thought I’d enjoy. It is an amazing experience that has the ability to make learning fun for everyone, no matter what you’re interested in.”

    Addie Skillman, National History Day Gold Winner
  • “It provided an opportunity for my child to learn through experiential opportunities. He had interviews and tours that were relevant to his topic that helped the history come alive and create unforgettable memories.”

    Maryland History Day 2015 Parent
  • “The excitement of the research was wonderful for my students’ academic progress. They now feel capable of doing any research paper that may be assigned in college!”

    Maryland History Day 2019 Teacher
  • “I think the continual process of improving her research and presentation through the various levels of competition has been incredibly valuable. It has caused her to dig deeper in her research and build upon and refine her work and presentation.”

    ​Maryland History Day parent
  • “The part of History Day that had the most impact on me was seeing all the other entries and entry categories. It was really inspiring to see so many different people of history honored for their leadership and legacy as that was this years theme. You forget that the whole world has a history and there are so many different people and leaders who make up that history. The fact that this day brings together all of us students, our imaginations, our creativity, research skills, and history really reminds you how much of us would be lost if we didn’t remember those who made an impact.”

    ​Maryland History Day student participant
  • “The thing that had the most impact were the skills that I got from this project. I developed better hunting skills in terms of looking for reliable sources and I also learned to work hard and not procrastinate to achieve something great.”

    Maryland History Day student participant
  • “History Day has taught men how to interpret and effective use primary sources in my writing to create and support claims. Now I am much more likely to explore databases, go to libraries, and explore further external sources for credible and effective sources.”

    Maryland History Day 2019 Student
  • “MHD illustrated the applicability of the study of history to contemporary issues and current events. It was very motivating to converse with the students about their historical topic and observe how they applied it to current events and their own life circumstances.”

    ​Maryland History Day parent
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