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A Revolution, a Reaction and a Reform: Getting Ready for National History Day InteractiveA Revolution, a Reaction and a Reform: Getting Ready for National History Day Interactive
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DocsTeach
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Discussion
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Internet Access
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A Revolution, a Reaction and a Reform: Getting Ready for National History Day

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Get ready for National History Day! A thought-provoking activity focuses on a hypothetical project for National History Day (NHD). Academics review three primary sources to determine if they would meet the criteria for a NHD project. Scholars also discuss their findings in a group discussion. 

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Concepts

wars, wartime, revolutions, reform movements, american history, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, document analysis, the united states, america, american education

Instructional Ideas

  • Show learners examples of National History Day projects
  • Have pupils share what topic they would choose for a real NHD project

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires Internet access to complete the lesson

Pros

  • The resource includes additional documents relating to National History Day
  • Activity is completed in small groups

Cons

  • None

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