NHD
Final Checklist:
Exhibits
(Backboards)
q Title reflects this year’s National History Day Theme (Example: “Reaction, Reform, Revolution”: Leonardo da Vinci: Revolutionary in Art and Science, The Reforms of Kublai Khan, Spanish Inquisition: A Reaction to the Reformation)
q 500 words maximum on the exhibit, which includes title, captions, and analysis.
q Using an essential question is an effective way to introduce your project and get everyone viewing it focused on your objective.
q The analysis, how your topic relates to the theme and its importance is crucial! It does not have to be wordy but very clearly state the conclusion. Label or title your analysis so that it is very clearly that: your analysis. Bullet your analysis! Be very specific!
q Timelines, historical documents, maps, and quotes do not count in the 500 word count, however do not overdo your board with too many of any of those. Strive for balance.
q Your group names go on the back of the board, preferably the side, so that the judges can see your name.
q It must be freestanding. It cannot exceed 40” x 30” x 72”.
q If you have dolls, figures, tape player, or other electrical devices, you must be willing to possible lose them or have them damaged. There are many classes which will be coming through the MPR and some students lack restraint or a conscience when they touch or damage other people’s hard work.
q All projects must have a 2 page*, double-spaced process paper (maximum is 500 words) with annotated bibliography attached. If you wish to place this with your exhibit, you will need one copy to turn in and one for display with your exhibit.
q Judges are looking for historical accuracy, creativity, significance (is it worth researching or relevant and how original it is (has it been done each year for the past four years?)
q Your title must reflect the theme. (Example: “Reaction, Reform, Revolution”: Nelly Bly: A Reformer for Women’s Rights, or Palestrina: Reformer of Secular Church Music )
q You must have a 2 page* (see above*), double-spaced process paper with annotated bibliography attached as well as a script to hand in.
q You have five minutes to set up and take down time. You cannot have any assistance other than the people in your group.
q Your performance itself cannot take more than 10 minutes.
q Using an essential question is an effective way to introduce your project and get everyone viewing it focused on your objective.
q The analysis, how your topic relates to the theme and its importance is crucial! It does not have to be wordy but very clearly state the conclusion.
q Judges are looking for historical accuracy, creativity, significance (is it worth researching or relevant and how original it is (has it been done each year for the past four years?)
q Title reflects this year’s National History Day Theme (Example: “Reaction, Reform, Revolution”: Leonardo da Vinci: Revolutionary in Art and Science, The Reforms of Kublai Khan, Spanish Inquisition: A Reaction to the Reformation)
q The student composed words on the website cannot exceed 1,500
q Using an essential question is an effective way to introduce your project and get everyone viewing it focused on your objective.
q The analysis, how your topic relates to the theme and its importance is crucial! It does not have to be wordy but very clearly state the conclusion. Label or title your analysis so that it is very clearly that: your analysis. Bullet your analysis! Be very specific! or highlight within brief paragraphs thematic words or key elements to your anaylsis.
q You must include at the end/or final links the credits, and annotated bibliography.
q Judges are looking for historical accuracy, creativity, significance (is it worth researching or relevant and how original it is (has it been done each year for the past four years?)
q Title reflects this year’s National History Day Theme (Example: “Reaction, Reform, Revolution”: Leonardo da Vinci: Revolutionary in Art and Science, The Reforms of Kublai Khan, Spanish Inquisition: A Reaction to the Reformation)
q You have 10 minutes to present.
q
You may introduce the title of your presentation and names of the
members of the group but otherwise cannot speak or explain, the presentation
should do that on its own.
q Keep your information to brief statements that can be bulleted and read easily, or you can import your voice into the actual presentation.
q Using an essential question is an effective way to introduce your project and get everyone viewing it focused on your objective.
q The analysis, how your topic relates to the theme and its importance is crucial! It does not have to be wordy but very clearly state the conclusion. Label or title your analysis so that it is very clearly that: your analysis. Bullet your analysis! Be very specific!
q Suggestions: add music, do not use canned sounds such as clinks or horns when changing pages unless it fits with your topic.
q Judges are looking for historical accuracy, creativity, significance (is it worth researching or relevant and how original it is (has it been done each year for the past four years?)