One of the aims of the National History Day contest is to promote critical inquiry among 6-12 grade students into historical topics related to an annual theme that is both broad in its scale and scope. This year’s theme, Communication in History: The Key to Understanding, asked students to think about and explore how the methods and modes of communication have changed over time … [Read more...] about 2021 Winners of the Virtual History Day Contest in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., March 02, 2020 – More than 200 students from the middle and high schools in Springfield and surrounding areas are participating in our region’s National History Day contest. These students started working on their research projects at the beginning of the fall semester, if not earlier, and are excited to share their findings with the faculty judges at Missouri … [Read more...] about Students grade 6-12 prepare to compete in Springfield’s History Day
Springfield and surrounding area students to compete in History Day SPRINGFIELD, Mo., February 12, 2019 – More than 300 sixth through twelfth graders compete in National History Day’s Regional Contest in Springfield each year. On February 15, 321 students will gather on the Missouri State University campus to showcase their projects. These research projects fall within five … [Read more...] about Springfield and Surrounding Area Students to Compete in National History Day
National History Day winners to compete at State this weekend National History Day gives a historically creative outlet for students to become writers, filmmakers, web designers, playwrights, and artists as they research and create their projects. Categories include performances, exhibits, documentaries, websites, and papers. Winners of the Region VII contest have advanced … [Read more...] about National History Day Winners to Compete at State this Weekend
While you have heard of the old adage, “Those who do not know history, are doomed to repeat it,” the more important reason for studying the past, is finding solutions to present day problems. Thanks to National History Day competition, several teachers from Springfield area schools have given their students the opportunity to do historical research and present their findings on … [Read more...] about Springfield Students Compete in National History Day