Organizing a Local History Day: Highlighting the Social Studies.

Scholl, Allan

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Publication Date: 1985

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Organizing a Local History Day: Highlighting the Social Studies.

Scholl, Allan

History Teacher, v18 n2 p243-49 Feb 1985

History fairs are an excellent way to recognize student achievement and to generate an interest in history. Described is a History Day fair that encouraged students in grades 6-12 to research and prepare papers, projects, and media presentations on a historical theme and to have them judged by history professionals. (RM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Exhibits, History Instruction, Intermediate Grades, Motivation Techniques, Program Descriptions, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Student Developed Materials, Student Projects, Student Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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