[SOA] Judges Needed for the 2009 History Day season

[Megan Wood]

Dear Librarians and Archivists: 

 

Each year, hundreds of students across the state travel to Columbus in
late spring to compete in Ohio History Day.  National History Day in
Ohio is a yearlong program where students choose a topic, tied to the
annual theme, and create historical papers, dramatic performances,
creative documentaries, museum-like exhibits and websites.  Their
projects are based in primary and secondary source research and reflect
their analysis of the historical topic.

 

The 2009 National History Day theme is "The Individual in History:
Actions and Legacies."  Ohio History Day is April 25, 2009 at Columbus
State Community College.  Over 600 students in grades 6-12 will compete
to earn scholarships, special awards and ultimately a chance to
represent Ohio at the national event.  The top two projects in each
category will move on to National History Day in College Park, MD.  For
the many students that do not move on, the valuable comments they
receive from judges are the most important thing they will take home.  

 

The Ohio Historical Society, which sponsors National History Day in
Ohio, is looking for willing individuals to serve as judges at the 2009
Ohio History Day.  Judging is the keystone of the program, providing an
interaction with professionals and feedback on their work.  The day
starts at 8 am with continental breakfast and a training orientation.
Judging concludes around noon and judges are provided with lunch while
they fill out their evaluation forms and determine the top projects.

 

If you would be willing to judge, please fill out the attached form.  We
will send you additional information as Ohio History Day approaches.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, or browse the website
at www.ohiohistoryday.org <http://www.ohiohistoryday.org/> .

 

Megan Wood

State Coordinator, National History Day in Ohio

Ohio Historical Society

1982 Velma Ave

Columbus, OH 43211

p: 614.297.2343

f:614.297.2546

mwood at ohiohistory.org

www.ohiohistoryday.org

 

Rockwell's America November 1, 2008 - March 1, 2009

 Rockwell's America provides an unforgettable opportunity to literally
step inside the pages of history as seen through the eyes of an American
icon.
With life-sized recreations of Rockwell's most famous scenes, dozens of
hands-on displays, and all 322 of his original covers from The
Saturday Evening Post, it is the largest Norman Rockwell touring exhibit
ever created. For tickets, call 614.297.2266 or 800.686.1541.

Are you a member?  Membership is more valuable than ever, with featured
exhibits and exciting special events for the entire family!  Learn more
today at www.ohiohistory.org/membership
<http://www.ohiohistory.org/membership> .

 

OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Connect with the past. Create a better future.

 

 

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