I just learned about a drive to get students involved in real history study disguised as a contest. The tagline at National History Day reads It's Not just a Day, It's an Experience! In this event, the contest is downplayed in favor of the process and the learning which suits me just fine.The initial information came through a local homeschool list and I immediately got excited about it. I have bribed my history loving son into doing a project by promising it would also count for part of his english credit this year since there is a 500 word process paper involved. Advanced homeschool mom tactics in action.
My son's project will naturally include some aspect of military history which won't be difficult to fit into this year's theme of Conflict and Compromise in History. He is already scheming to use this as an excuse to build a diorama of trench warfare in WWI.
You can get involved as a student, a parent or a teacher so check it out! It is open to all students, public, private or homeschooled, in grades 6-12. You can get more information from your state coordinator. Projects can be started by teams or individuals and the final presentation can be in a variety of forms as shown in this introductory video.
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Hi Karen,
Found your blog through blogrush widget. Had to drop by and say hi and I find your blog most interesting. Also, we homeschooled our daughter as well and with great success. Today she is a well adjusted, married and well employed woman of 26. Just wanted to tell you that I will return to your site when time permits to study your articles a little closer. History buffs should flock together.:-))
Best regards,
http://thesilverpeoplechronicle.blogspot.com
RR
Hi Karen, I was wondering how you'd found my blog and then I noticed you were the reviewer of Lee's DVDs!
I have a wonderful classical hs friend who recently moved to your area of NC, Beth Harvey, of www.bethsbookshop.com.
You mentioned combining your ds's history and writing--I'm all for combining subjects whenever possible and eliminating busywork!
Thank you for your kind comment, Roberto. I have marked your blog to return to later - there is a lot there! Also, you may be interested in the Blogging History group on Blogcatalog. We have great discussions.
http://www.blogcatalog.com/group/blogging-history/
Kristine,
Yes, I recently met Lee online. I actually won a set of the dvds from referring the most folks to her newsletter one month and that set in motion a growing friendship. I think I saw your post that she put on her new squidoo lens. I always like to check out friends of friends blogs especially if they are about homeschooling or history. And guess what? yes, I do know Beth. She joined my local homeschooling list. I hope to meet her in person one of these days!
I love how the internet makes it possible to meet so many nice and likeminded folks.
Hi Karen,
Thanks for the tip on the Blog History group. I just may check them out soon. As to your observation about southerners and northerners, I am also finding out many things about the Canal Zone- things that need to be brought out. But, yes I will check in on your blog regularly to learn some new things.
http://thesilverpeoplechronicle.blogspot.com
RR
Hi Karen,
Thanks for the tip on the Blog History group. I just may check them out soon. As to your observation about southerners and northerners, I am also finding out many things about the Canal Zone- things that need to be brought out. But, yes I will check in on your blog regularly to learn some new things.
http://thesilverpeoplechronicle.blogspot.com
RR
Hi Karen,
I am back again as promised and I've decided to include you in my blogroll as your blog is both informative and professionally done. I also share your conviction about homeschooling. As of today you're on my blogroll unless you indicate otherwise.
Please do keep up the good work.
My best regards and have a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
RR
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