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Information for Teachers
Welcome to the Teachers' Corner of the National History Day in Pennsylvania.
Thank you for your interest in bringing this worthwhile program to the students in your school. By encouraging your students to participate in History Day, you are helping them to develop valuable problem-solving and research skills, as well as an appreciation of people and events in other cultures and other times.
The Teachers' Corner is a teacher-focused page that includes helpful information about the National History Day in Pennsylvania contest (including updates specific to you, the teacher).
Although there are many advantages to participation, the major benefits to you as a teacher are:
- enjoying the professional and personal satisfaction of seeing your students grow in their enthusiasm and appreciation for history
- working with students individually or in small groups on in-depth projects about unique topics not usually covered in your curriculum
- gaining recognition among other educators and the community
To help your students get started on their projects, check the For Students section, and the National History Day Web site.
Click here for more information on The Individual in History.
Click here for sample 2009 project ideas compiled by CJ Campbell.
Click here for a list of famous Pennsylvanians compiled by CJ Campbell.
Click here for a sample topic list from National History Day.
Click here for a listing of books on emancipation and slavery compiled by Ann Claunch, Ph.D.
The best places for you to get started:
A Teachers Workshop on Lincoln and Presidential Power
President Lincoln's Cottage in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Humanities is offering a seven part workshop on Lincoln and Presidential Power. Classroom teachers of U.S. History, the American Presidency, or American Government are encouraged to apply. The appliation deadline is September 1, 2008. www.lincolncottage.org/PLCworkshop_app.pdf for more information regarding dates, times and the application.
Hidden Adams County Costume Treasures Presentation by Karin Bohleke on Ocotber 7, 2008 Click here for more information
A Webcast designed for secondary School Studnets " More Than Just Tools and Toys: Understanding Innovation" on November, 18, 2008. This fits in with the 2010 theme! Click here for more information.
Future Contest Themes (Subject to Change)
- 2009 The Individual in History
- 2010 Innovation in History
- 2011 Geography in History: Impact, Influence, Change
- 2012 Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History
- 2013 Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events
- 2014 Diplomacy and Dialogue in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences
- 2015 Rights and Responsibilities in History
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