HOW TO PLAN YOUR CALENDAR
Dive into the detailed process of implementing National History Day (NHD) in your classroom by learning how to plan your calendar, create timelines, set deadlines, and organize student projects effectively. Explore step-by-step guidance, valuable insights, and practical tips to ensure a successful NHD experience for both educators and students.
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Implementing NHD in Your Classroom HOW TO PLAN YOUR CALENDAR
NHD Process Topic Project Organization & Outline Project Creation & Paper Work Exploration/S election Introduction to NHD Process/Annua l Theme Thesis Statement & Final Research Research
How to Create Your NHD Timeline Step 1: Work backwards. Start with the date of your regional contest deadlines and count back to determine how many weeks you have.
Step 2: Divide your time into manageable pieces. 6 Weeks 1 Week 10 Weeks 1 Week 15 Weeks 1 Week Intro to NHD Process and Annual Theme Topic Exploration and Selection Research 1 Week 2 Weeks 2 Weeks 4 Weeks 5 Weeks Thesis Statement and Final Research Project Organization and Outline Project Creation, Process Paper, Bibliography 1 Week 1 Week 2 Weeks 1 Week 1 Week 2 Weeks 1 Week 2 Weeks 3 Weeks
Step 3: Create a calendar for each week Dates Work Dec 10-14 Intro to NHD Process and Annual Theme Topic Exploration and Selection Research Thesis Statement and Final Research Project Organization and Outline Project Creation, Process Paper, Bibliography Entry Deadline Dec 17-21 Jan 8-Feb 2 Feb 5-9 Feb 12-16 Feb 19-March 2 March 2
Beware! Entry types have different deadlines. Snow days! You do not want to be rushed at the end. School assemblies, field trips, etc.
Step 4: Add important deadlines and graded milestone assignments. Product Due Due Date Point Value Topic Proposal Contract Research Plan Sources Check-Ins Thesis Statement Process Paper Bibliography Final Project
Dec 10-14 Intro to NHD/Theme Product Due Due Date Point Value (200 Pts Available) 10 Dec 17-21 Topic Topic Proposal Dec 21 Exploration/S election Contract Dec 17 10 Jan 8-Feb 2 Research Research Plan Jan 8 10 Sources Check-Ins Thesis Statement Jan 16, Jan 29 Feb 9 30 Feb 5-9 Thesis 10 Statements/Fi nal Research Project Creation/Pape rwork Feb 12-16 Project Outline Feb 16 10 Feb 19-March 2 Process Paper Feb 20 10 Annotated Biblio Final Project Feb 25 10 March 2 100
Step 5: Share with administrators, students, and parents
Teacher Toolkit Resources https://history.idaho.gov/nhdi
