History Day Orientation Meeting Clovis West High School 2015-2016

Theme: Exploration, Encounter, Exchange Exploration likely conjures up visions of travelers setting out on a journey to discover new lands. Exploration also can be examined in the field of science. Exploration does not need to be literal—think of exploration as a new idea, concept, or theory that is tested. This idea can come from the fields of politics, economics, or military science. Encounter Exploration, of course, almost always leads to encounters—with different peoples, unfamiliar environments, and new ideas. Encounters are often unexpected and unpredictable, and they reveal much about those involved. Exchange It is impossible to make a journey of exploration, encounter new ideas, and not have some ideas exchanged between the groups of people.

Entry Categories Paper (individual only) Individual Documentary NHD-CA 2015-16 Entry Categories Paper (individual only) Individual Documentary Group Documentary Individual Exhibit Group Exhibit Individual Performance Group Performance Individual Website Group Website Please note: Individual = 1 student Groups = 2-5 students

Project Proposal Form available on-line at www.mrkislingsclasses.com Every group member must fill out a form. Proposal is due: the week of 28 September

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Websites are updated and live! NHD-CA 2015-16 Websites are updated and live! Fresno County History Day: http://hss.fcoe.org/history-day National History Day – California: www.nhdca.org National History Day: www.nhd.org