Timeline of important events
September
Introduction to Jericho Research Program and National History Day
Defining the program and its rules
Overview of research techniques
Primary and Secondary Sources explained and use for the NHD project defined
Distribution of electronic handbook and Rule book
Participation choice- group or individual
October
Help students narrow their topics to specific people, events, etc.
Choose a topic for the Theme: Exploration, Encounter and Exchange
Make sure student topics relate clearly to the annual theme.
Have students select a project category.
November
Provide students with guided research activities, including note taking and annotated bibliography lessons.
Help students conduct in depth research with primary sources.
December
Students should complete their projects.
Students must complete the other paperwork requirements, namely the Process paper.
January
Hold class school competitions
February
Register students for local regional competition.
March
6th 2016 Long Island Regional History Day
at Hofstra University
Students who advance to the state competition (1st and 2nd place winners in each category) should revise their projects using the judges feedback forms.
Qualifying students must register for the state competition using the online registration system.
April
May
June
12-16 NHD National Contest
September
Introduction to Jericho Research Program and National History Day
Defining the program and its rules
Overview of research techniques
Primary and Secondary Sources explained and use for the NHD project defined
Distribution of electronic handbook and Rule book
Participation choice- group or individual
October
Help students narrow their topics to specific people, events, etc.
Choose a topic for the Theme: Exploration, Encounter and Exchange
Make sure student topics relate clearly to the annual theme.
Have students select a project category.
November
Provide students with guided research activities, including note taking and annotated bibliography lessons.
Help students conduct in depth research with primary sources.
December
Students should complete their projects.
Students must complete the other paperwork requirements, namely the Process paper.
January
Hold class school competitions
February
Register students for local regional competition.
March
6th 2016 Long Island Regional History Day
at Hofstra University
Students who advance to the state competition (1st and 2nd place winners in each category) should revise their projects using the judges feedback forms.
Qualifying students must register for the state competition using the online registration system.
April
May
June
12-16 NHD National Contest