National History Day actively engages students in middle and high school in the historical process.  Over the course of the school year, students select a topic related to the year's theme.  They engage in a program of research, in both primary and secondary sources, designed to investigate their topic and answer specific research questions.  Their results are then presented through one of a variety of categories including exhibits, papers, documentaries, websites, and performances.  All entries, regardless of category, include a written component, known as the 'process paper' which discusses the reasoning behind the project, the research process, and the significance of the topic to the theme.  Students must also prepare and submit an annotated bibliography.

In the 2021-2022 school year at McDonough High, we had two groups of State 1st Place Winners and Top 15 in the National competition. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Mr. Juwuan Smith  (Room 339) via email (juwuan.smith@henry.k12.ga.us) as soon as possible

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