CONNECTICUT HISTORY DAY LAUNCHES 2023 SEASON WITH KICKOFF WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS

The Connecticut History Day program has launched the 2023 contest season with the announcement of three free workshops for participating teachers:

2023 Season Kickoff Workshop

at the Connecticut River Museum, Essex CT

September 30, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Explore the 2023 theme, Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas, discuss how to implement Connecticut History Day at your school; and brainstorm with colleagues about strategies for helping your students through the History Day process. Participants will receive free materials, including the 2023 Theme Book, and revised versions of the Student and Teacher Handbook. Lunch provided.  Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9I8_NwAQhUq1veF6OaSUasnKaeyafUlMSRL3pKuKFSdoZRA/viewform

Research & Resource Strategies

at the Amos Bull House, Hartford CT

November 3, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Discover strategies for helping students with their project research and hear from archivists about

digital resources. Learn how to help students find good secondary and primary sources, how much research is enough, and how to help students turn their projects into a successful contest entry. Staff will review the registration process for students and teachers participating in the Regional Contests. Lunch provided.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe67-k-

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Preparing To Be Judged

at the New Haven Museum, New Haven CT

January 12, 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Discuss the National History Day Judging Rubrics, review project examples and examine each of the five project categories. Get tips for preparing students for the March contests and enjoy a chance to brainstorm with colleagues. Light refreshments provided. Register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpOEMbZR3OSY-cPr_IgFcYOnrVPN-

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​Connecticut History Day (CHD) is one of 58 affiliate programs of National History Day, and is a program in residence at Connecticut’s Old State House. CHD annually engages over 4,000 middle- and high-school students in historical research, interpretation, and creative expression through project-based learning. Led by the Connecticut Democracy Center,  CHD is presented with major funding and partnership support from CT Humanities. Program support is provided by New Haven Museum. For more information, visit historydayct.org

The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) provides people with a lifetime pathway to active

citizenship and the tools to take civic action in their own communities. For more information, visit ctdemocracycenter.org.