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National History Day Competition: New Haven, March 20, 2010

Teachers Information
Judges Information


The following documents may be of interest to all participants:

Directions to Wilbur Cross High School
National History Day 2010 Theme
Important Contest Dates and Deadlines
Frequently Asked Questions for the New Website Category


Teachers Information

Documents: The following linked documents you may wish to share with your students and/or parents:

Many thanks for supporting your students through this very challenging research experience. You will be meeting other students, teachers, and parents who share your interest in history. We are sure that you and your students will have an exciting and informative day.


Judges Information

Thank you for agreeing to be a judge at the District History Day competition at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven on Saturday, April 4th.

The following linked documents are to assist you in the judging process. Please review these materials and bring them with you:

Judging Instructions for Documentary Category
Judging Instructions for Exhibit Category
Judging Instructions for Paper Category
Judging Instructions for Performance Category
Judging Instructions for Website Category

Judging Interview and Comments Tips
Information on Connecticut History Day

Many thanks for being part of History Day. You will meet middle and high school students who have participated in a very challenging research experience and who are looking forward to sharing their knowledge with you. You will also meet a wonderful group of judges who share your interest in history and in young people. We are sure that you will have an exciting and informative day.

Please contact us if you have questions. Please also let us know if you will not be able to participate so that we can identify an alternate. We can be reached at 203-432-3339 or via email at dana.schaffer@yale.edu or thomas.thurston@yale.edu. Thank you so very much.

Regards,

Dana Schaffer and Tom Thurston
District Co-Coordinators - New Haven
National History Day/Connecticut History Day