historyday mn 2016 F.A.Q. for National History Day Judges Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History The 2016 History Day theme, “Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History,” inspired students to think about topics from many different areas of history. Topics related to the exploration of new places, like Lewis and Clark, were just the beginning of their creativity. These young historians have considered the exploration of new tacholdgy'iA science or medicine. They have researched the impact of encounters between different culfdrés or movéFhehts infthe arts, Students have examined the exchange of nat only money or goods in history, but also exchange of ideas and diseases. Students did not need to discuss all elements of this year’s theme in order to be successful. Students were encouraged to consider ways that their topics may connect to exploration, encounter, and exchange, Their topics, however, may connect to only one or two of these words. The flexibility of the theme allowed them to pick a topic connected to their own interests for History Day. How can I learn more? Additional training opportunities will be offered at the Minnesota History Center on the following dates. Join us and take a closer look at the NHD program and the judging process. RSVP for any of these sessions by contacting Jill Hengstler at jillengstler@mnhs.org or (651) 259-3429, On-Site Judging: Documentaries, Exhibits, Performances, and Websites Judging in the documentary, exhibit, performance, and website categories is done on-site at Regional events and State History Day. Judges will view projects and interview students in-person and work in teams of two to select winners and provide feedback. Judges in these categories are required to attend the event for Which they are registered and will attend a training at each event. = Tues., February 16: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. + Sat., February 20: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. = Tues., April 12: 6:00 ~ 7:30 p.m. Off-Site Judging: Papers Students creating paper entries do not attend regional events. Rather, all paper entries submitted to the NHD program are collected at the state office in March, organized, and mailed to first-round judge teams to be evaluated off-site, « First-round paper students do not interview with judges Where do you need the most help? Please consider signing up to judge at one of the following events, where need is extremely high: = Wed, March 2, MSU, Moorhead 3-9 p.m. and are not required to attend Regional events or State History Day unless they are notified they have advanced, to the final round, Paper judges will be confirmed in early March. You will receive a link to a brief online training to familiarize yourself with the History Day process. Judges receive projects in mid-March. You will review projects and work with your judge partner to come to a consensus on project rankings by the deadline, Judges submit written feedback on each project, which the state office will mail to participants, Alter first-round judge teams report their top entries, students advancing to the final round are notified by the state office. + Sat., March 5, University of MN, Duluth 8 am. - 119m. = Thurs., March 10, Normandale CC, Bloom. 4 - 9 p.m. + Sat,, March 12, North HS, MPLS, 8 am. 1pm + Sat,, March 19, Johnson HS, St. Paul 8 arm. - 1pm. = Mon., March 21, Southwest MN State Univ. 4-7 p.m. = Tues,, March 22, Valley View MS, Edina 4 - 9 p.m, Can I judge at more than one event? Judges are welcome to sign up for multiple events, but we recammend a total of no more than three events, Questions? IF you would prefer to register over the phone or have any questions, contact Jill Hengstier at jildengstler@mnhs.org or (651) 259-3429, Revised projects are collected and submitted to final-round judge teams in advance of State History Day. Students reaching the final round of judging are interviewed at the State Event. Papers will be due at the History Center in St. Paul on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. M How do] sign up to judge? Visit education. mnhs.org/nistory day and click on Judges. Minnesota Historical Society a IVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2016 Regional Events Northwest South Central Tuesday, March 1, 4:00-9:00 p.m Tuesday, March 15, 4:00-9:00 p.m. Red Lake Middle/High School Minnesota State University, Mankato West Central Southeast Wednesday, March 2, 3:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 4:00-9:00 p.m. Minnesota State University, Moorhead Winona State University, Winona Northeast St. Paul Public Schools Saturday, March 5, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m Saturday, March 19, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | University of Minnesota, Duluth Johnson High School, St. Paul |Metro Senior Central | | Monday, March 7, 4:00-9:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 8:00 am.-2:00 p.m. | Augsburg College, Minneapolis St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud | Metro Junior Central Southwest Thursday, March 10, 4:00-9:00 p.m. Monday, March 21, 4:00-9:00 p.m. Normandale Community College, Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshal Bloomington Metro Junior West Metro Junior East Tuesday, March 22, 4:00-9:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 8:00 a.m-2:00 p.m Valley View Middle School, Edina White Bear Lake High School, South Campus Minneapolis Public Schools Saturday, March 12, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. North High School, Minneapolis Research Paper ng Dates March 7-9 You will receive a packet containing 10-14 papers, judging instructions, top entry reporting form, judge comment forms and contact information for your judge partner March 9-22 Make contact with your judge partner. Read and evaluate the papers. Working with your partner, come to a consensus on the top three papers in ranked order. Complete comment forms on all entries. March 22 Report the ranked order of your team’s top papers to the state office. Completed forms for ALL entries must be received on or before March 22. These forms will be returned to students SKM a iol a’ a PIN Sunday, May 1, 2016—University of Minnesota, Twin Cities First round: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Final round: 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Sign up online! Visit education.mnhs.org/historyday/ and click on JUDGES.