Links+to+History+and+Government+Projects

announcements for state wide competions in which you may want to participate national curriculum projects that host an array of multi-media resources for the classroom
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Resources AnnenbergClassroom.org is an online gateway to a wide array of aware-winning print, web and multimedia resources. Find easy to download curricula, lesson plans, quizzes, multimedia programs in video and audio formats, an "ask the expert' feature and more. Multimedia Resources include filsms that examine the framing of the Constitution, the role of an independent judiciary, the protection of individual rights and more. Films are available to down load at not cost along with supplementary lesson plans to facilitate use of the videos in classes. Click on the link below to access the following titles The Life of Law The Role of the Courts Foundations of the Constitution Government Elections The Constitution http://annenbergclassroom.org/

Click on the site below to access videos and modules about Congress Interactive Modules Close up Videos: How Congress Works The Role of Congress The Importance of Citizen Participation http://www.centeroncongress.org/learn_about/index.php
 * The Center on Congress at Indiana University**

The Army Heritage and Education Center is a centerpiece of the Army's Historical Program and is a major component of the [|U.S. Army War College] at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. To view videos and listen to lectures click on the link below http://www.armyheritage.org/
 * The Army Heritage and Education Center** is a centerpiece of the Army's Historical Program and is a major component of the [|U.S. Army War College] at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania.

Statewide Mock Trial Competition** If you want to participate in Mock Trial here is a guide to preparing your students. [|ABA Booklet for Preparing for Mock Trial] Click on the following site to find out about the Young Lawyers Division Statewide Mock Trial Competition in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Mock Trial Competition
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 * ** What Is History Day? **

National History Day is not just a day, but every day! The National History Day program is a year-long education program that culminates in a national contest every June.

For more than twenty-five years the National History Day program has promoted systemic educational reform related to the teaching and learning of history in America's schools. The combination of creativity and scholarship built into the NHD program anticipated current educational reforms, making National History Day a leading model of performance-based learning.

NHD is a year-long education program that engages students in grades 6-12 in the process of discovery and interpretation of historical topics. Students produce dramatic performances, imaginative exhibits, multimedia documentaries and research papers based on research related to an annual theme. These projects are then What Is History Day?

National History Day is not just a day, but every day! The National History Day program is a year-long education program that culminates in a national contest every June.

For more than twenty-five years the National History Day program has promoted systemic educational reform related to the teaching and learning of history in America's schools. The combination of creativity and scholarship built into the NHD program anticipated current educational reforms, making National History Day a leading model of performance-based learning.

NHD is a year-long education program that engages students in grades 6-12 in the process of discovery and interpretation of historical topics. Students produce dramatic performances, imaginative exhibits, multimedia documentaries and research papers based on research related to an annual theme. These projects are then evaluated at local, state, and national competitionsevaluated at local, state, and national competitions. ||  || . ||
 * Why Participate?

Many different people participate in the NHD program:

> > The NHD program serves as a vehicle to teach students important literacy skills and to engage them in the use and understanding of museum and library resources. The program inspires students to study local history, and then challenges them to expand their thinking and apply knowledge of local events to the national, or even worldwide scene. The program also teaches students to become technologically literate through the use of computer and Internet research methods, and the use of technologically advanced applications in their presentations. > > "The true benefits from participating in National History Day go way past a certificate or medal. The program teaches kids the writing, analytical understanding, and reading comprehension skills that will make them a success in life, no matter what their career," states parent Susan Moose. > > For more information on how you and your students can participate, click on the link below > http://pa.nhd.org/index.htm ||
 * Students
 * Teachers
 * Colleges and Universities
 * Libraries, Museums, and Archives
 * Community Businesses