DOCUMENTARY CATEGORY
Remember, this is a history event, not a film festival. The quality of the historical research is the essence of the presentation.
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A documentary media presentation can be an exciting way of sharing historical research. In choosing a topic, it is important that the subject fits the History Day theme and the documentary format fits the topic.
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Documentary Contest RuleRead through the rules before starting the construction of the project.
Also Hawaii only allows 3 students per group.
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Documentary Planning ChecklistThe Documentary Planning Checklist provided a step by step list of task to be completed. Use this list after the historical inquiry has be completed. The documentary is created to showcase the conclusions drawn.
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Documentary Planning ChartA documentary is a media representation of your research and interpretation of your topic’s significance in history. The quality of the historical research is the essence of the presentation. Your thesis and its supporting evidence must be communicated to your audience. Interviews and background music also help to tell the story.
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Documentary Storyboard PlanningThe documentary storyboard is a mockup template of the analytical narration and evidence to be used in the project. The analytical narration of your topic must be clear to the viewer. Every point made within your narration must be supported visual or interview evidence. Visual subheadings should be used creatively to enhance the message of your documentary and highlight various points.
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Complete Documentary Planning GuideThe complete Documentary Planning Guide is one document with all of the planning documents. The guide can be used in Google Drive for students to collaborate in planning.
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Documentary RubricThe classroom documentary rubric can be used to critic the progress of the project or for feedback. Use to check if all the criteria are met.
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Documentary Sample ProjectsThe NHD website offers multiple example from the past couple of year. CLICK HERE to access exhibit sample or go to https://www.nhd.org/project-examples
Click on the following titles to watch suggested samples.
Reconstructing Korea's Crippled Economy: Korean Miners and Nurses in Germany On the Front Lines of Faith: Chaplains' Reconciliation of Conflicting Roles in the Vietnam War |