IMPORTANT INFO:
Dear MTNHD Students, Parents, and Volunteers:
We would like to inform you that MTNHD 2020 state contest at the MSU campus in Bozeman, MT has been moved to a online/virtual contest. This decision was made in light of the COVID-19 virus and the protection of all who enjoy MTNHD. In the upcoming days, we will post instructions on how to enter the new online contest for the state competition. In this transition of venues, please give us time and patience to ensure a smooth process for your student(s) entering the competition. Detail instructions will be posted in the "State Contest Information" page. We would like to thanks everyone for their time and patience. We look forward to seeing everyone's hard work and look forward to seeing everyone next year! Thanks again!
-- MTNHD Coordinator and Team
Dear History Day Student:
We are pleased to receive your entry for the 2020 Montana National History Day State Competition. We know you have worked hard to get this far and look forward to seeing you project. This letter is a reminder that the state competition will be held Saturday, March 21th from 8:30 to approximately 3:00 pm on the MSU Bozeman Campus. The competition will be spread between Gaines, Wilson, and Reid Halls. The awards will take place at the Procrastinator Theater in the Student Union Building.
You will need to check-in between 8:30 and 9:45 on the day of the competition at the Gaines Hall on the MSU Bozeman Campus. At registration you will be informed of when and where your entry will be judged. You only need to be at the contest at the time your entry is judged. However, if you have entered an exhibit, it must be in place by 9:45 when judging begins. The exhibit hall is also open to the public after judging is concluded. The public is invited to view the performance, documentary, websites, and exhibits and may be present during the judging. Local news media may also be present. However, papers are judged privately. The awards ceremony should begin TBD. A short meeting for the winners will follow the awards ceremony to discuss the possibilities of attending the National Competition in June.
Online MTNHD State Contest Info:
--To enter the MTNHD 2020 State contest please click on your category you are entering in.--
- DOCUMENTARY
- EXHIBIT
- PAPER
- PERFORMANCE
- WEBSITE
MSU PARKING MAP
To better understand what the judges will be looking for, please view the judges page on this website.
Important Information:
National History Day programs are open to all students and
teachers without regard to race, sex, religion, physical abilities,
economic status, or sexual orientation. National History Day
does not discriminate against or limit participation by
physically challenged students. National History Day staff
and affiliate coordinators strive to accommodate students
with special needs.
Click to download this years Official Rule book
Important Forms:
--MONTANA NATIONAL HISTORY DAY STUDENT SIGNATURE FORM
Montana National History Day State Contest Registration
--REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY MARCH 18, 2020 11:59 p.m.--
- To register for MTNHD State Contest click here
- To register to be a judge for the contest click here
- Late Registrant contact Mr. Herdina
Important Info:
Doors open 8:30 a.m.
Judges training 9:00 a.m.
Judging begins 10:00 a.m.
Awards: TBD
Cost: $10/ student
What to Expect on Competition Day:
- Registration will be from 8:30-‐9:45 am at Gaines Hall on the MSU Campus in Bozeman, MT.
- All students are required to be present for the judging of their entry
- The public may be present for the judging of documentaries and performances. Exhibits will be available for public viewing from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm (after the interviews are completed). The public is not present for the judging of websites or the interview for exhibits
- All Exhibits must be set-‐up in the exhibit hall NO LATER THAN 9:45 am on Saturday, March 21, 2020.
- Professional Dress: You project represents many hours of hard work. Dress to Impress!
- Make sure you are ON TIME for presentation or interview. You should plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early before your scheduled time. We have a tight schedule and will follow it closely.
What will the Judging Process be like?
Documentaries:
- Arrive at your room 5-10 minutes before your scheduled time.
- Bring 3 copies of your paperwork (title page, process paper, annotated bibliography—in that order). As you enter the room, present this paperwork to the judges. Your judges will review this while you are setting up and preparing to present.
- After giving your paperwork to the judges, use the teacher’s station computer to login and set up your documentary.
- According to the official NHD rules, you have 5 minutes to set up 5 minutes to take down. Your documentary should be NO LONGER than 10 minutes.
- Wait for a cue from the judges before you begin (they will be reading over your paperwork).
- If necessary, you may test the volume of your documentary before you officially begin.
- When ready, introduce yourself to the judges and the title of your project. Ex: My (our) name(s) is (are)________________ . My (our) project is titled_____________.
- Stand quietly next to the projector screen while you play your documentary for the judges.
- Keep your hands by your side or folded in front of you Relax…breathe…
- When the documentary is over, wait for the judges cue to begin answering questions-‐-they will be writing comments on your judging sheet.
- Answer questions from the judges; speak loudly and make sure ALL group members (if applicable) answer questions.
- When you are finished, thank the judges for their time! (They are volunteers).
Exhibits:
- Make sure that you follow the official NHD guidelines concerning the size (no more than 6 feet tall, 40 inches wide and 30 inches deep) and word limit of exhibits (no more than 500 student composed words).
- You should be present and prepared to defend/explain your board to the judges during your judging time. (Contest schedule will be available when you arrive at registration).
- Bring 3 copies of your paperwork (title page, process paper, annotated bibliography—in that order). Place these stapled packets on the table IN FRONT OF your exhibit; these are for the judges to look at while viewing your exhibit.
- When the judges are ready to view your project and begin judging, introduce yourselves and the title of your project. Ex: My (our) name(s) is (are)__________. Our project is titled___________.
- After the judges view your project, they will ask you questions. See list of possible questions below and be prepared to answer.
- When you are finished, thank the judges for their time! (They are volunteers).
Websites:
- You should be present and prepared to defend/explain your board to the judges during your judging time. (Contest schedule to be posted week of January 4).
- All websites must be made using WEEBLY. Access this program from the NHD web site at www.nhd.org.
- Make sure you follow the official NHD guidelines concerning websites. No more than 1,200 student composed words and no larger than 100MB. Links to outside web sites are not allowed and you must include your annotated bibliography on your web page (this does not count toward your word limit).
- Bring 3 copies of your paperwork (title page, process paper, annotated bibliography—in that order). Place these stapled packets on the table next to or in front of the computer on which your web site is displayed. These are for the judges to review while viewing your project.
- When the judges are ready to view your project and begin judging, introduce yourselves and the title of your project. Ex: My (our) name(s) is (are)________ . Our project is titled___________.
- After the judges view your project, they will ask you questions. See list of possible questions below and be prepared to answer.
- When you are finished, thank the judges for their time! (They are volunteers).
Performances:
- Arrive at your room 5-‐10 minutes before your scheduled time
- Make sure you follow official NHD guidelines concerning performances. You have 5 minutes to set up and 5 minutes to take down your props. Your performance must be no longer than 10 minutes.
- Bring 3 copies of your paperwork (title page, process paper, annotated bibliography—in that order). As you enter the room, present this paperwork to the judges. Your judges will review this while you are setting up and preparing to perform.
- When the judges are ready to watch your performance, introduce yourself and the title of your project. Ex: My (our) name(s) is (are)__________. Our project is titled_____________.
- After your presentation, the judges will ask you questions. See list of possible questions below and be prepared to answer.
- When you are finished, thank the judges for their time! (They are volunteers).
What kinds of questions will the judges ask?
- How and why did you choose your topic?
- What was the most interesting thing you learned while completing your project?
- What was the most interesting and/or most helpful source you found while doing your research? Why was it the most helpful?
- Why did you choose your project category?
- How did you complete your project? What steps did you take/carry out?
- What was the most difficult thing you encountered while completing your project?
