Calendar of Progress! - History Happens

	DATE	TASK	NOTE
CLASS PROJECT	1-Sep	Parent signature re: the notification of the assignment
Due typically in January	4-Sep	Veterans, begin researching topics and contact the Mateers if needed
	7-Sep	Veterans, begin researching topics and contact the Mateers if needed
	11-Sep	Veterans, target 5 primary and 5 secondary sources by the end of September 🙂
	14-Sep	Tell your parents or guardians about your history project and History Happens
	18-Sep	DOWNLOAD and read the NHD Theme booklet (pay attention to pg 3-6)	NHD Theme Book
	21-Sep	Watch Theme webinar by NHD	NHD Theme Video "Rights and Responsibilities"
	25-Sep	Take time to go through "Primary Source Nexus" (one stop shop for NHD support)	Primary Source Nexus 2024 "Turning Points" (THE RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES will be released soon)
	28-Sep	Go down rabbit holes on the NHD website (Contest- Theme)	NHD Website
	2-Oct	Go down rabbit holes on the NHD website (Contest- Contest)	NHD Website
	6-Oct	DOWNLOAD/Read the NHD Contest Rule Book (NOTE: Be aware of 2022 changes)	NHD Rule Book
	7-Oct	Take time to go through "Primary Source Nexus" (one stop shop for NHD support)	Primary Source Nexus 2024 "Turning Points"
	8-Oct	Read through Wikipedia page about your topics (DO NOT CITE)
	9-Oct	Research potential topics that interest you such as "Rights and Responsibilities in Math" "R & R in Science" "R & R in Sports" "R & R in the Chinese Culture" etc.
	10-Oct	Watch two or three videos or documentaries on possible topics
	10-Oct	Do simple research to see which one has best impact and mulitple perspectives
	12-Oct	Look at project examples to see which category you are drawn to.	Project Examples
	14-Oct	Read 1 simple book on your topic to get started understanding the players and context
	15-Oct	Find 2 sources listed at the bottom of the Wikipedia page
	16-Oct	Create a FIRST draft of your Thesis; complete the Thesis Critical Element Hunt, then modify your first draft. (This should take at least 30 minutes!)	Thesis Lesson
	18-Oct	Find 1 documentary about your topic
	20-Oct	Find 2 sources at a Presidential Library during your topic's timeframe (or collection if there's no Pres Library)	Presidential Libraries
	23-Oct	Or Find 2 sources at a Presidential Collection if your President doesn't have an official library	Presidential Papers
	23-Oct	Research what was happening in the community, country, world at that time
	26-Oct	Find 2 different pictures/photos related to your topic
	28-Oct	Go to a Library (at least 4 sources)
	29-Oct	Read the introduction and conclusion in 2 different secondary sources (TAKE NOTES on analysis, historical context and impact!!)
	29-Oct	Choose the category (consider the sources available and your talent)
	30-Oct	Watch an interview with a historian or author	Check C-SPAN or YouTube or PBS
	30-Oct	Begin a Timeline of important events to understand and analyze causation; you will continue to add to this throughout the research and project process
	31-Oct	Watch All 3 Noodle Tools tutorial videos (projects; citations; notecards)	Noodle Tools Tutorials
	31-Oct	Look again at at least 2 project examples in each of the 5 categories	Project Examples
	2-Nov	Search 2 references that are in the back of the books
	4-Nov	Go to History Happen's "Links Links and More Links" for resources you didn't know!	History Happens "Links Links and More Links"
	4-Nov	Circle the words on the Theme Word worksheets that pertain to your topic	Use Theme Word Worksheets from History Happens
	5-Nov	Find an autobiography about your topic
	5-Nov	Look through Association or Organization websites related to your topic (eg: NAACP; Red Cross; CIA; OSS Society; Gallipoli Association, Unions, etc.)
	6-Nov	Research Context that affected your topic (Religious; Social; Political; Interactions btw humans; Cultural; Economics)
	8-Nov	Find 1 diary, or letter about the main character in your topic
	10-Nov	Find 1 government document about your topic from an international archive	https://publiclibraries.com/world/
	11-Nov	Continue to add to the timeline; analyze the events to find what events influenced the others
	12-Nov	Find 1 map related to your topic
	12-Nov	Find 1 News Broadcast about your topic
	13-Nov	Find government documents about your topic from the Library of Congress (Link includes how to find music, newspapers, photos, documents, film, oral histories etc. Try to find one of each!)	For Students: How to Find Sources in Library of Congress
	14-Nov	Find 2 government documents about your topic from the National Archives	National Archives for NHD Students
	16-Nov	Find 2 oral histories about your topic
	18-Nov	Find who voted for and who voted against a law associated with your topic	Gov Track - See Who Voted for and Against
	19-Nov	Find 2 scholarly articles (papers written by college students or professors; research)	Try Google Scholar or "Dissertation on xxx" or "Thesis on xxx"
	19-Nov	Make sure each of your sources are labeled "P" (Primary) or "S" (Secondary)
	19-Nov	Make sure each of your sources are marked with an "A" once it's annotated
	19-Nov	Find 2 sources from an online or in-person museum visit (look in the education or archive section)
	20-Nov	Find 1 diary, or memoir, or letter about a secondary or opposing character in your topic
	21-Nov	Find a speech related to your topic (or given during the time by a leader)
	22-Nov	Identify one person to interview (and work with adults to formulate an email to ask for an interview)	History Happens Research Interview Guide
	26-Nov	Look through Chronicling America (at least 4 newpaper articles; headlines)	Chronicling America
	27-Nov	Create a second draft of your Thesis; complete the Thesis Critical Element Hunt, then modify your first draft. (This should take at least 30 minutes!)	Thesis Lesson
	28-Nov	Write follow-up emails for anyone who helped you at a museum or library or association
	28-Nov	Go to History Happen's "Links Links and More Links" for resources you didn't know!	History Happens "Links Links and More Links"
	29-Nov	Workshop your thesis with Mr Craig and Miss Lesley or your teacher.	Thesis Lesson
	30-Nov	Write your thesis on an index card in BIG LETTERS. You will keep this in front of you while you research and create your project to help stay focused and decide what to leave in and what to take out.
	30-Nov	Look at at least 2 project examples in the category you have chosen	https://www.nhd.org/project-examples
	1-Dec	Find 2 international newpaper articles or documents
	2-Dec	Read the NHD Rule book for 2020 EDITION!! (DO NOT GO BY THE EARLIER EDITION!)	NHD Rule Book 2020 Edition
	2-Dec	Continue to add to the timeline; analyze the events to find what events influenced the others
	3-Dec	After your research, before you create your project, read the rules for your category AGAIN.
	4-Dec	Interview someone directly related or affected by your topic
	4-Dec	Transcribe the recording of your interview (make note of great quotes)
	5-Dec	Write a hand written thank you note for the person who you interviewed.
	5-Dec	Answer "Most Important Questions to Answer" from History Happens worksheets. Research and fill in any gaps.	Use handouts from History Happens
	10-Dec	Balanced Research time! Make sure you have a variety of sources including (autobiography, government documents, map, photos, oral history, speech, scholarly article, newpaper articles, museum exhibit, music, film, documentary, diary/journal/letter, interview)
	10-Dec	Balanced Research time! Make sure you have close to the same number of primary as secondary sources.
	10-Dec	Balanced Research time! Make sure you have sources that show multiple perspectives.
	11-Dec	Based on your research, improve your thesis to reflect all 7 elements
	12-Dec	Make changes to your project, annotated bib and process paper based on teacher's or Miss Lesley's or Mr. Craig's feedback.
	14-Dec	Create a storyboard
	15-Dec	Do the History Happens Thesis Test (Do you have primary and secondary sources for each of the 7 elements? Are all 7 elements in/on your project? Fill in the gaps!)	Use handouts from History Happens
	16-Dec	Create a list of 5 quotes in support of your topic and 5 quotes from opposition (go back through your sources, or keep a list as you go)
	17-Dec	Choose a font plan for your project AND STICK WITH IT (include in Process Paper); print out names of fonts and sizes for each element (i.e. Headings, subheadings, quotes, original words, etc.)
	18-Dec	Choose colors for your project (include why in your Process Paper)	Use handouts from History Happens
	18-Dec	Have an adult proof read written elements of your project
	18-Dec	Look at 3 different project examples of your category and write down what you noticed from these winning projects and what you liked
	18-Dec	Make sure all 7 pieces of your thesis have a section in your project
	20-Dec	Make sure you have at least 2 pieces of research for each of the 7 thesis elements
	20-Dec	Weave in Theme words in written elements of your project	Use handouts from History Happens
	30-Dec	Create your title page (see examples and instructions in NHD Rule Book)	NHD Rule Book 2020 Edition
	5-Jan	Have an adult proof read your Process Paper
	6-Jan	Make sure your annotations do not start with "This"	Use handouts from History Happens
	7-Jan	Make sure your annotations have three elements (what type of source; what you learned; how you used it in your project) (if Primary or Secondary classification is not clear - justify it!)
	8-Jan	Use the judges' rubric to include required elements in your Process Paper.
	9-Jan	Weave in Theme words in Annotations	Use handouts from History Happens
	10-Jan	Weave in Theme words in Process Paper	Use handouts from History Happens
COUNTY	11-Jan	Write your 13 cue cards for the judges interview. (1 on each question of Process Paper and 7 from History Happens handouts)	Use handouts from History Happens
Escambia: Feb 4-8	14-Jan	Read your Annotated Bibliography to prepare for the Judges' Interview
(PP and AB due mid Jan)	15-Jan	Choose your "dress for success" contest clothing
	15-Jan	Practice your judges' interview AGAIN!	0
	16-Jan	Have an adult play the role of the judge asking anticipated questions; answer them several different ways. Write your best answer down so you remember - but DON’T memorize them.
	14-Jan	Make adjustments to your research, wording, process paper and project according to judges sheets
STATE	5-Feb	Tighten up your Thesis	Use handouts from History Happens
Florida: May 4-6	8-Feb	Make changes to your project, annotated bib and process paper based on judges' sheets at County.
(PP and AB due around April 1)	Feb Mar April	Continue to research!!!!
	Feb Mar April	Include changes to your project and new research to improve your Process Paper and Annotated Bib
	April	Choose your "dress for success" contest clothing	Use handouts from History Happens
	April	Write your 13 cue cards for the judges interview. (1 for each question of Process Paper and 7 from History Happens handouts)	Use handouts from History Happens
	May	Read your Annotated Bibliography to prepare for the Judges' Interview
	May	Practice your judges' interview AGAIN!	0
	May	Have an adult play the role of the judge asking anticipated questions; answer them several different ways. Write your best answer down so you remember - but DON’T memorize them.
NATIONALS	May	Continue to research!!!!
June 8-12, 2025	May	Get another interview if possible (or if you were unable to get one before)
(PP and AB due around May 16)	May	Improve your Process Paper and Annotated Bib to include changes to your project and new research
	May	Enhance your project (tweak script; more items on exhibit; more analysis in paper; additions to website pages; more analysis and graphics in documentary)
	May	Make changes to your project, annotated bib and process paper based on judges' sheets at State.