Kansas District 4
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2009 Theme: The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies
District 4 Information:
Entry deadline:Monday, February 4, 2009
Historical paper deadline: Wednesday, February 20, 2009
Contest date: Saturday, March 7, 2009
Contest location:K-State Student Union, Manhattan, Kansas
Registration fee: $5.00 per student
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National History Day?
District 4 National History Day competition is an exciting year-long educational program that encourages students to study history and exercise their critical thinking skills. Hundreds of students from the nine counties of District 4 have participated, and each year many of these go on to compete in the state and national competitions. The program provides students with an opportunity to research original materials and express what they have learned through creative and original dramatic performances, media presentations, research papers, or three-dimensional exhibits.
How does National History Day work?
Formal History Day competition begins in the schools of the district. Students then compete at the District 4 competition held each March at Kansas State University. First- and second-place winners at the district level advance to Kansas History Day competition hosted by the Eisenhower Center in Abilene in May. Students who place first or second at the state competition qualify to enter National History Day competition in College Park, Maryland. Visit the National History Day home page.
Who can participate in National History Day?
All students in grades six through
twelve are
eligible to enter the History Day contests. Students first
enter at the
district level. Those students who place first or second
at their district
contest qualify to enter the state competition.
How do I enter National History Day competitions?
To enter the District 4 competition, contact your district coordinators by email or phone.Contact Kristin Mulready-Stone by email or phone: mulready@ksu.edu, 785-532-6733
Contact your district coordinator, the state co-coordinators, the Kansas State History Day office or the National History Day office immediately for an entry card and theme information. To identify your district, use the nearby map.
Our District is District 4, consisting of Barton, Clay, Cloud, Ellsworth, Geary, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Osborne, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Republic, Riley, Russell, Smith, and Washington Counties.
How do I get started on a History Day project, and where can I find the rules for the contest?
Visit the national history day Web site for information on creating a project, the contest rulebook, and this year's theme.The theme for 2009 is The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies.
What are the future contest themes?
- 2010: Innovation in History: Expression, Ingenuity, Enterprise
- 2011: Diplomacy and Dialogue in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences
- 2012: Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History
- 2013: Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events
- 2014: Geography in History: Impact, Influence, Change
- 2015: Rights and Responsibilities in History
How can I contact the Kansas State History Day Coordinator?
You can reach the coordinator by email or phone. Call Marcia Fox at 785-272-8681, ext. 416, or Diane L.Good at 785-272-8681, ext. 265 or email at :historyday@kshs.org
Where can I obtain more information about the contest at the national level?
For additional information on the conduct of History Day at the national level, contact the National History Day office in College Park, Maryland.
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