Join Tennessee History Day staff and fellow educators in a workshop exploring the application of Tennessee Social Studies Practices and the National History Day program.

Participants are introduced to Tennessee History Day, a year-long, project-based inquiry curriculum that engages students in grades 6–12 in the process of research and interpretation of historical topics related to an annual theme. Participants are also exposed to the Library of Congress’ Teaching with Primary Sources program, which helps teachers use a variety of digitized primary source materials alongside literacy strategies in the social studies classroom.

Educators will hear how National History Day can bridge the gap between content and the application of social studies practices in the middle and high school social studies classroom. Then, participants will discuss the meaningful use of SSPs, explore NHD and Library of Congress materials, and collaborate on implementation strategies.

Attendees will receive their professional development certificate and a $50 stipend after completing a final survey. The certificate will be shared to the email used at registration. Curriculum materials and lunch to be provided.

Locations

Chattanooga: Chattanooga State Community College

Friday, August 21 at 9:00 AM ET until 3:30 PM ET

4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406

LINK TO REGISTRATION

Jackson: Jackson-Madison County Library

Tuesday, August 25 at 9:00 AM CT until 3:30 PM CT

433 E Lafayette Street, Jackson, TN 38301

LINK TO REGISTRATION

Murfreesboro: The Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County

Presented in collaboration with Middle THD coordinator Kira Duke and the Teaching with Primary Sources Southern Region staff!

Thursday, August 27 at 9:00 AM CT until 3:30 PM CT

225 W College Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

LINK TO REGISTRATION

Research Roundup is an open house event that gives 6th-12th grade students the opportunity to: 

• Get research and project help from Library & Archives staff & History Day staff during 1:1 consultations

• Attend mini-lessons on how to conduct research at the Library & Archives

• Attend mini-lessons on various parts of the History Day process, like process papers and annotated bibliographies

• Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Library & Archives at 11:00 

• View sample projects from past History Day contests!

• Find additional research through online databases, books, and help from librarians & archivists

Students may arrive or leave any time between 9:00 and 3:30. Event registration begins at 9:00. Project and research consultations begin at 10:00. Mini-lessons begin at 10:00. Upon arrival, students will sign up for the first available 15-minute consultation spot. 

Free parking is available at our underground garage accessed from Junior Gilliam Way.  

All events are first-come, first-served and open to current or prospective National History Day students and educators. 

Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure our staff is better prepared for your visit! Follow this link to view more information and complete a short Google Form.