Introduction to Archives and Archival Research

Hi all,

Check out the following link for an excellent introduction to archives and conducting archival research. The fine folk at NHD have done it again.

http://nationalhistoryday.org/SAANHDarchives.htm

RESOURCES!

Ann Claunch, NHD curriculum director sent out the following link to a Primary/Secondary source quiz available at Teaching History.org. Have a look -

http://teachinghistory.org/history-content/quiz/25072

How does a teacher start NHD in the classroom?

We have been surveying NHD veteran teachers and getting their answers to the following question: What are the steps to starting an NHD program in class? Here's one answer (thanks Ms. Funk!)

1. Teacher becomes very familiar with the NHD website.
2. Teacher explains to students NHD and the theme for the year. Discuss what the different parts of the theme mean.
3. Student brainstorm about possible topics.
4. After teacher has approved the topic have each student write a 3-5 page research paper with 8-10 sources.
5. After basic research talk about categories.
6. Discuss primary and secondary sources.
7. More research.
8. Use research to start putting project together.

Great Website from Maryland Humanities Council

The folks at the national organization have posted a tremendously helpful link. Check it out!

http://www.mdhc.org/programs/maryland-history-day/contest/tips-for-successful-projects/

Scroll to the bottom and you'll find tips for teachers and a whole lot more!

NHD classroom timeline

NHD.org has alot of really useful information teachers can use. One is the classroom calendar -- have a look

http://www.nhd.org/TeacherGettingStarted.htm

Workshop Schedule

Here it is!

NHD TEACHER WORKSHOP


Saturday 10 September

800-855 check in – continental breakfast, coffee available in the Faculty/Staff Lounge, 3rd floor
Lewis Library

900-925 Welcome –

Dr. David Garrison, Provost, LaGrange College
Laura McCarty, State Coordinator, NHD
Kaye Minchew, West Georgia District Coordinator, NHD

TOPICS 930 - 1015

Dr. Lisa Crutchfield – American History
Dr. David Cason – Georgia Studies
Dr. Joe Cafaro – European history
Dr. Josh Van Lieu – Asian History

10:15 Fresh coffee/water available in the Faculty/Staff Lounge, 3rd Floor Lewis Library

RESEARCH/RESOURCES

1025 - 1055 Lewis Library and NHD

1100 -1140 The National Archives, Joel Walker NARA

1145-1215 State/Local Archives, Kaye Minchew, Troup County Historical Society

1215 - 100 Lunch (Bailey Room, Smith Hall)

110 - 200 NHD in the Classroom

The Middle Grades Classroom - Ms. Sue Funk, Midland Middle School - Auditorium
The High School Classroom - Dr. Tarrae Fogarty, Collins High School – mm classroom

205 – 300 Brainstorming & Category Tips!!! - Lewis Auditorium

Sue Funk
Tarrae Fogarty
Joel Walker
Laura McCarty

305- 310 Closing remarks and thanks

Fall Workshop

LAGRANGE COLLEGE

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY PROGRAM

TEACHER WORKSHOP

2011-2012 Theme: Revolution, Reaction & Reform in History

September 10, 2011

9:00 am

Auditorium

Frank and Laura Lewis Library

Lagrange College

Please contact Dr. Kevin Shirley at kshirley@lagrange.edu

if you have any questions.

Fall Workshop - Planning!

During July the history department will be working on it's Fall, 2011 NHD workshop for teachers. The plan is to conduct the workshop early in September. This year's theme is 'Revolution, Reaction and Reform in History' - lots of potential! Stay tuned for additional information!

NEH on NHD

Have a look at the National Endowment for the Humanities article on NHD. It can be found at: http://www.neh.gov/news/archive/20110617.html

Have a look.

Back from National

First, my apologies for falling behind. I've created a Facebook page that will mirror the blog and have spent alot of time getting it going. Just search for the 'LaGrange College History Department NHD Page' and 'like' us. That way, whether you're on Facebook or the net, you'll be able to keep up to date.

I spent Monday and Tuesday at the University of Maryland. Monday, I attended two workshops for teachers. They were very informative and valuable. The second session, led by Laurie Baty and Betsy Bowers was excellent. Tuesday I spent the day judging senior individual exhibits. The experience blew me away. The quality and depth of research, the design elegance and beauty of the exhibits, and the students mastery of their topics was most impressive. Meeting those outstanding young people was the highlight of my day. Their energy, passion and abilities give me hope for the future. Anyone who doubts the value of NHD need do nothing more than attend the national competition and talk with the participants. There's real learning going on in NHD land and the children shine.

More later, including preliminary discussion of our fall workshop on the 2012 contest theme: Revolution, Reaction and Reform in History. Stay tuned.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to all who participated in Georgia National History Day last Saturday at Mercer University. It was a beautiful day and the work presented there was great. Well done all! For those headed to DC - congratulations and good luck!

State Competition is Next Up!!!

The good folks at Mercer University will be hosting the Georgia state competition of National History Day on Saturday, April 30. The University Center will be a buzz of activity as students compete for an opportunity to represent Georgia at the national competition. All of us at LaGrange College wish you the very best! Good luck and go NHD!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

To all the students who participated in the West Georgia Regional National History Day Competition! It was a beautiful day on the campus of LaGrange College and, given that we moved most categories into new venues, a relatively glitch free day. Well done all!

For those of you headed to state, please remember that the LC NHD help desk is open for business. Research queries and other questions can be sent to us via email at: NHDhistory@lagrange.edu We will do our best to answer your questions

Again, congratulations one and all!

Regional Competition - Friday!

Regional is just around the corner. Teachers, please let me or Kaye Minchew know if you have last minute questions. We look forward to seeing you 'on the hill' Friday Morning!

NHD Regional Contest

The clock is ticking down to regional competition. Friday, March 25th the Troup County Historical Society and the History department at LaGrange College will be hosting our regional. Teachers, registration is due to Ms. Minchew this week. On that Friday, we'd also like to invite you to stop by the 'teachers lounge' where you'll be able to get information about NHD and LC's new mentoring program (as well as a well deserved snack!) If you're new to NHD and getting ready to 'jump in' let me encourage you to stop by during the competition to see and 'feel' the excitement.

As always, don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

See you soon!

Working on a Website for NHD?

Check out the recent online discussion conducted by NHD staff! It can be found here:

http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/2011websitediscussion.htm

Good luck!

National Archives

Although we're in the peak "NHD" season it's never too late for some help from the National Archives. Have a look!

http://blogs.archives.gov/online-public-access/?p=3895