Why should your child participate in New York State History Day?
A History Day project is a lot of work, but what a child learns through self-directed inquiry is priceless! Students not only get a chance to learn and be excited about history; they gain confidence while presenting projects and sharpening presentation skills. History Day is also an opportunity to use a student's creative capabilities to produce academic work.
Traditional methods used to learn the social sciences often leave students feeling disconnected with history. Students will become engaged in their own past through their History Day projects.
A History Day project is a lot of work, but what a child learns through self-directed inquiry is priceless! Students not only get a chance to learn and be excited about history; they gain confidence while presenting projects and sharpening presentation skills. History Day is also an opportunity to use a student's creative capabilities to produce academic work.