Why participate in National History Day in Missouri?
Empower your students with real-world skills and activate their creativity through National History Day in Missouri. This educational program lets your students shine while meeting Missouri Learning Standards. National History Day in Missouri is a unique opportunity to explore the past in a creative, hands-on way. While producing a documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, or website, students will become experts on the topic they choose as they examine the 2020 contest theme: Breaking Barriers in History. The National History Day experience offers educators several professional development opportunities: webinars, workshops, online graduate classes, and the Normandy Institute. Did you know that two Missouri student/teacher teams were selected to be part of the Normandy Institute in 2015 and one student/teacher team was selected in 2017?
Who can be a teacher/sponsor for a National History Day project?
Any adult willing to sponsor an eligible student (grades 6 to 12) is invited to help that student cultivate their love of history. Teachers from any public, private, or home school can serve as sponsors for National History Day in Missouri projects. Parents, guardians, or mentors are also invited to be NHD sponsors for students who are interested in participating. Documentary
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Ready to begin? Make sure to check out these great resources:
Want to connect with an experienced NHDMO teacher? Check out "Bring National History Day to Your Classroom: Derek Frieling Shares His How-To Guide." Want more info? Check out other teacher resources. Questions? Contact us! |
What educators have to say about NHD
"My students learn more from their NHD projects than from any other project we do." -Maureen Funk "It is such a joy to see young people loving history and having fun before they even realize they are learning about primary and secondary sources and MLA format." -BH "I love to see the excitement when a student makes a breakthrough on research while working on their project" -Paul Arnold "NHD was such a great growth opportunity for my students. They all felt great about their interviews" -Charlene Free Benefits of NHD
A national evaluation of National History Day found:
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Where to Stay?
Make your hotel reservations EARLY . . . Columbia hotels are busy in the spring!
2020 Featured Hotels: Stoney Creek Inn 573.442.6400 From $105/night; free Wi-Fi; heated indoor/outdoor swim-through pool; business center; fitness center; Hearth Bar Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East 573.441.0090 From $109/night; free hot breakfast; free Wi-Fi; free popcorn and soft drinks; pool and fitness center Drury Inn & Suites Columbia 573.445.1800 From $99/night; free hot breakfast; free Wi-Fi; pool and fitness center Mention NHDMO when you make your reservation. |
Where to Park?
Head to the MU parking garages on Hitt, University, Virginia, Conley, and Turner Avenues. These are FREE on Saturdays!
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Where to Eat?
There are numerous restaurant choices close to the University of Missouri campus. Explore the options in the District here.
Additionally, there are some on-campus dining options at the MU Student Center and Memorial Student Union. Check their Saturday hours for availability. |