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Wisconsin Students Head to National Finals
All over Wisconsin young history enthusiasts are readying themselves for a weeklong adventure as they prepare to travel to College Park, Maryland, to take part in the national finals of National History Day — the yearlong program that teaches Wisconsin elementary and secondary students how to conduct historical research. Their trip to the the national finals actually began in Madison on April 28 when more than 400 middle and high school students from across the state gathered at the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters for the National History Day State Finals. Students came to Madison to share their historical research with historians, educators and other young scholars as they competed for the opportunity to represent Wisconsin at the national contest.
Participating students have worked for months to create historical research projects related to the program's 2007 theme, "Triumph and Tragedy in History." After selecting topics and completing extensive research, students presented their conclusions as documentaries, museum-style exhibits, dramatic performances, historical papers and Web sites. Their projects have progressed through local and regional competitions to provide the students with the opportunity to participate in the state finals.
The finalists going on to the national event emerged from a field of almost 7,000 Wisconsin students who created National History Day projects this year. Students across the state have researched a wide variety of topics, ranging from local history to major world events. World War II Ace of Aces Richard Bong, the Titanic, the Peshtigo Fire and Ban Vinai the Refugee Camp are just a few of the topics that have sparked students' interest through National History Day this year. The Wisconsin Historical Society congratulates all of the Wisconsin students who were involved in National History Day projects this year!
Check back beginning June 10 to share in the adventures of National History Day's "Team Wisconsin" from home by reading their online journal as they present their projects to national judges and explore the Washington, D.C., area.
Educators who would like more information about how to work with National History Day in their classroom can find curriculum materials and contact information on the National History Day home page.
:: Posted June 8, 2007
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