Washburn University to Host more than 160 Middle and High School Students for the Annual Kansas History Day Feb. 28
Topeka, Kan. – The Washburn University History Department will host district 3 Kansas History Day on Saturday, Feb. 28. More than 160 middle and high school history enthusiasts, along with their teachers and families, will gather on the Washburn University campus for a competition showcasing student research and creativity. This year’s National History Day theme is “Revolution, Reaction and Reform in History.”
Students will compete individually and in groups in the categories of exhibits, websites, documentaries, performances and historical papers. Documentaries will begin at 8:40 a.m. in Morgan Hall and performances will start at 8:50 a.m. in the Memorial Union. The day will conclude with an awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m. in the Washburn Room in the Memorial Union. The documentaries and performances are open to the public.
Participating schools include Robinson Middle School, Landon Middle School, Topeka Collegiate, Washburn Rural Middle School, Washburn Rural North Middle School, Topeka West High School, Seaman Middle School, Mater Dei Catholic School, Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic School and Eureka Academy Home School. The Washburn University History Department has served as the district 3 host for more than 40 years.
“History Day is central to Washburn’s commitment to Topeka and the northeast Kansas community,” said Dr. Kim Morse, professor of history, Washburn University. “We provide students with the opportunity to showcase their developing research, critical thinking, writing and technology skills. History Day fosters curiosity about the human experience across time and space.”
Over the years, many students who have participated in History Day have become Ichabods and alumni. They now serve their communities across a spectrum of professions, using the skills and curiosity they honed through History Day.”
About Kansas History Day
History Day is a yearlong learning experience for students in grades six through 12 that allows them to explore topics that interest them. Students conduct research using primary and secondary sources and analyze their findings within an overarching historical theme or question.
For teachers, History Day provides practical models for integrating Common Core standards in the classroom, improving test scores in reading, math and science assessments and preparing students for college-level work.
For more information about Kansas History Day and its districts, visit http://www.kansashistoryday.org/
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For further information, contact:
Lacey Kinder
Content Specialist
Telephone: (785) 670-2154
Cell: (785) 845-1909
Email: lacey.kinder@washburn.edu
