Please review the official National History Day Rule Book thoroughly.
Student Conduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves, both in person and online, in a manner that brings credit to themselves, their schools, and their communities. Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of the students in their charge.
NHD Rules and Policies for Participants
Please remember that the Tennessee Historical Society, Tennessee History Day, and National History Day are concerned not only for the safety and well-being of students, but also for upholding the wishes of parents, educators, school principals, and the many supporters who have a vested interest in the students' participation. As guests of Lincoln Memorial University, you are expected to abide by the same rules as any visitor to a public space. To ensure that your stay is pleasant and trouble-free, you must observe the following rules:
- You may not physically harm, threaten to harm, or harass any person, including provoking and/or engaging in physical fights or malicious pranks.
- Alcoholic beverages or other drugs are expressly prohibited except those prescribed by a doctor.
- Possession of any weapons, firecrackers, or other flammable materials is prohibited.
- You may not tamper with the fire system or fire safety equipment. You may not set or fuel a fire
- of any size.
- You are responsible for complying with the requests of all chaperones and Tennessee History Day staff, including cooperating in cases where you are aware of rules being broken by other students.
National History Day is a year-long education program for students in grades 6-12 that engages both educators and students to improve the teaching and learning of history in public, private, and home schools. Students who participate have shown dramatic improvements in research techniques, writing skills, historical knowledge, creativity, literacy, communication, civic engagement, and college readiness. In addition to these skills, a 2011 study demonstrates that students who participate in National History Day outperform their non-NHD peers on state standardized tests in multiple subjects, including reading, science, and math, as well as social studies.
The Tennessee Historical Society became the state affiliate of National History Day in the 2008-9 academic year. Since that time, student and educator participation across the state has more than doubled. Over 8300 students across the state participate in National History Day. After competing in a cycle of contests, a delegation of approximately 65 students is selected to represent Tennessee at the National History Day contest, held each June in College Park, MD.
Documentary, Performance, and Website judging sessions are open to the public at the discretion of the judges. The Exhibit Hall is open to the public between judging rounds, at the discretion of the Exhibit Hall monitors.
2023
We are so excited to be holding the Northeast, TN District 2 contest in-person on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University for the first time since Covid-19 shifted us to a virtual contest! The day's schedule is a busy one, and we are glad to assist you with locating where you are going.
8:00am: Registration begins at the Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine, Floor 2. Upon arrival at the floor, you will pick-up your packet and name tag at the reigstration table. Volunteers will assist you with arrival to your room for set-up. Please note: for set-up, students ONLY are allowed in the room; parents and teachers must wait outside of the judging room until public access to the floor is given.
9:00am: Judging begins. Please wait in the common area outside of your judging room until your project number is called. The hall monitor will allow participants in an individual/group at a time to meet with the judges and show their project.
11:00am: Judging concludes. Students are invited to meet on the first floor of the Richard A. Gillespie building for a van to take them to the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum for a tour. The public is also invited to enter into judging rooms to see projects.
12:00pm: Lunch in the Lincoln Memorial University cafeteria.
1:30pm: Judges submit sheets for awards
2:00pm: Awards Ceremony
Junior Individual Documentary
Junior Individual Exhibit
Junior Individual Performance
Junior Individual Website
Senior Individual Documentary
Senior Individual Exhibit
Senior Individual Performance
Senior Individual Website
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Judge Criteria
A text overview of the job and criteria of a contest judge.