NHD Program

History Education Matters National History Day equips students with college and career-ready skills of collaboration, research, writing, and innovative thinking that come from the study of history and civics.

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 2024 Thursday, January 25th 2024 | Oak Farm Montessori Wellness Center

WELCOME What is NHD?

It is a competition in which “students in grades 6–12 choose a topic and dive

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deeply into the past by conducting extensive research in libraries, archives, and museums. They then present their conclusions and evidence through papers, exhibits, performances, documentaries, or websites, moving through a series of contest levels where they are evaluated by professional historians and educators.” Through this work, students develop skills in communication, project management, and historical thinking.

This is Oak Farm Montessori High School’s third year in the contest, and we have had student projects make it to the state contest each year.

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Exhibits: 12:30 - 3:00pm Main gymnasium ~ free flowing

Why are you here?

Our students want and need feedback on their projects. They have spent enormous amounts of time preparing this work and project evaluation and feedback from a variety of sources is important and desired. Some students will offer you feedback forms or ask for constructive evaluation.

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Do I have to stay the whole time?

No! This event is free flowing and you may stay for as little or as long as you like. *Exhibits will be open the entire event, while the other formats will have

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a schedule beginning every 15 minutes. Please consult the schedule for titles/student names/start times. **Please do not disrupt the scheduled documentary presentations. The door will be opened prior to a new presentation beginning to allow new guests.

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Documentaries: 12:30 - 3:00pm Room #2 ~ Shows begin every 15 minutes

Websites: 12:30 - 3:00pm North wall of Main gymnasium ~ (3) options; shows begin every 15 minutes

Papers: 12:30 - 3:00pm Room #3 ~ Read papers and ask questions

PAPERS

The DSM Revolution: Standardizing the Medical Field and Enhancing the Pharmaceutical Industry

The Forced Sterilization Crusade Throughout Nations.

Aleina Henderson

Hannah Albright

Countries, states, and communities were all affected by

Before the public release of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

eugenics and forced sterilization laws. There are many forms

(DSM) in 1952, those suffering from ailments, although not all physical, were ignored and received improper treatment. The DSM has forever altered the medical field but ultimately has changed the entire world’s perspective on what it means to have understanding; and seek change for those who cannot find change themselves.

of eugenics today; birth control and genetic testing are all stemmed from eugenics. Individuals’ history and lives were completely changed and turned upside down.

EXHIBITS

02 OJ Simpson: Money and Murder

01 Upon Pillars of Sand

Devon Nichols & Grayson Pettit Come explore the downfall of Gary, Indiana through vidoes, timelines, and primary sources

Fiona Schoonover & Morgan Stevenson Where were you when you heard the verdict? NFL football player committs murder, but is found not guilty?

04 Julia Mae Carson: A FierceTiger Jenepher Nansamba How the high school experience of a woman led her to greatness

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03 Polio Stopped by one woman!

Breaking the Walls of Constantinople: Opening the Door for the New World

Lex Moser & Ben Baughman

Busra Cetinkaya

The tragic story of Henrietta Lacks and how corporate

The conquest of Constantinople played a role in the Age of Discovery as it affected the pace of exploration.

The Ottoman Empire’s control of important trade routes, like the Silk and Spice routes, became one of the reasons that prompted Europeans to seek other ways to reach Asia.

enttities abused civil and basic human rights.

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Julia Carson: Breaking Barriers and Advocating Equality Madelyn Burtch & Madeline Reeves Find out the humble beginnings of a powerhouse in the federal government; serving as the first Black woman in both the Indiana House and Senate,

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06 Nothing is Better for Thee, than Radioactive Oatmeal.

Leah Cook Be careful what’s in your breakfast bowl. Find out about the scandal of Quaker Oats and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

09 EMERGENCY ALERT: Missing: Amber Hagerman A death that broke the nation Gretchen Lowe

Learn how the sacrifice of one child saved the lives of thousands of other children.

Radium- The Glowing Girls, The Light that Brighten up a Dark Experience.

Claire Davidson & Lily WItmer

These brave women turned a tragedy into etablishing safer working conditions for generations to follow.

10 How WW2 Started: The Beginning of Women’s Sports Grace Hale The rise of women’s baseball during WWII. When the United States entered the war, baseball fields were suddenly empty.

To provide entertainment and revenue, a womens league was formed to fill the gap...the rest is history!

11 Fainting Goats

13 How Indianapolis Motor Speedway Changed Lives

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Hayden Hicks We’ve all heard of Fight or Flight, but what about Freeze? Disover the real reason fainting goats fall over...it might surprise you!

Melissa Heileman Gentlemen....start your engines! This iconic

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phrase is just one of the many ways the 500 laps each Spring has impacted lives.

Have you ever heard of a dead body being used to fool another military before?

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15 The Massacre of the Appaloosa Reese Wolheter

Two events that impacted the Nez Perce tribe, Appaloosa breed, and the US Army.

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Reed Kaiser & Porter Lowe

The Provos: Absurdity in Activism Cracking the Code of the Zodiac Killer Case Alivia Miller & Ivy Witmer

True crime fans have tried to solve the mystery of this brutal case for years. What makes this case so fascinating and why has it never been solved?

Matthew McKinley

Rambunctious teens run amuck causing havok as they go. You may be more familiar with their more formal name of the Irish Republican Army ( IRA), but Provos is the more informal name of this military force.

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Lilly Moser How a luxury liners plummet to the bottom of the sea by a German U boat pulled the US into WW1.

Learn how silence caused the sinking and ultimate engagement in the war.

Racing Through Hardship: Indy 500 Accidents & the Evolution of Safety Features

Ruby Zollman How safety came from death and tragedy.

Since it’s inception in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 has had drivers, spectators and mechanics lose their lives.

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A “Little Boy” and a “Fat Man” change the course of modern warfare Lynn Montgomery & Ana Pelance

20 UnaBomber

Andrew McKinley Ted Kaczynski is infamous for the fear and harm he caused to his victims. Find out how this killer actually made national security safer.

Have you ever wondered what started the Uranium components use in a modern day battle setting?

Forged in Steel: Unveiling the History of Chain Mail & Crossbows Sully McCreery & Andy Sondek

Moments that changed warfare forever. We all can picture battles with armies wearing heavy metal armor that provided protection, but limited movement. How did the introduction of the crossbow and chain mail affect the history of warfare?

DOCUMENTARIES

A documentary submission for the National History Day Competition should reflect the student’s ability to use audiovisual equipment to communicate the topic’s significance. It should be no longer than 10 minutes in length, include an introduction, be original, and student produced. Copies of the written material should also be made available for judges and guests to view.

Maria Montessori: A hero or a hinderance of the education of kids Kingston Lithicum: 1:15pm & 2:30pm A quick, deep dive into the world of Montessori and her competitors. Comparing the beliefs of both the supporters of her pedagogy and those who have questioned the long term outcomes of implementing her ‘child first’ beliefs.

DOCUMENTARY SHOWTIMES 12:30pm - Pierceton and Cooper 12:45pm -Sami, Ryker and Ryan 1:00pm - Derek 1:15pm - Kingston 1:30pm - Break 1:45pm - Pierceton and Cooper 2:00pm - Sami, Ryker and Ryan 2:15pm - Derek 2:30pm - Kingston

The Hidden Cost of a New World Pierceton Matney & Cooper Routsong: 12:30pm & 1:45pm The hidden cost of the new world: the truth behind the hero that discovered the Americas.

More than an American Dream, the team that changed international basketball Derek Hale: 1:00pm & 2:15pm The ‘Dream Team’ and how it changed the game and inspired players from around the world. The US dominated the Olympics in the field of mens basketball for decades, but when other countries began using more experienced players and took home the gold the US made policy changes that made a difference.

Oppenheimer’s atomic bomb: The beginning of the end.

Ryan Kochanski, Ryker Elias, & Sami AlJabari: 12:45pm & 2:00pm Find out how the Cold War began. You may think you know about the Manhattan Project, but are you familiar with the Trinity Test? The Gadget? or the Fat Man? A project that examines how science can be both a creator and destroyer.

WEBSITES

The Battle of Midway: How the U.S. Navy turned the tide of World War II Anna Sondek

How Hoosier Fought Againsts Pollution and the Use of Coal Alex Ormiston

How the US Navy found victory in the face of adversity during WWII. The vital shortcomings and actions taken by the United States Navy leading up to and during the attack on Pearl Harbor turned into greater military production, personnel, tactics, and communication.

Why smoke is not good for Indiana. The people of Indiana had a positive effect on pollution by fighting for there to be cleaner air and stronger regulations on burning coal.

The Tragic Truth of the Elaine Massacre Jaxton Routsong

The Elaine Massacre was one of the most devastating racial conflicts in American history. In 1917, African Americans began migrating to the Southern US in hopes of a better life. Unfortunately, they met racial tension, were treated unfairly and underpaid for their grueling labors.

Creating a website is a skill many young adults work to achieve. Within the framework of the National History Day project, students not only research their topic with primary and secondary sources with historical accuracy, but they also incorporate their findings into an interactive visual website that meets the criteria provided by NHD.

The Internet and It’s Consequences Sam Heineman

Recent advancements in technology have led to the widespread use of the internet, which has forever changed the way we live and interact as a species. However, despite its many benefits, the internet has had a detrimental impact on society as a whole, particularly among young people.

The Life of Carl G FIsher Riley Fitzharris

From empires to motors to highways...Carl G Fisher impacted the automobile industry. He played a pivotal role in the development of the early American automotive industry, notably through founding the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and promoting the Lincoln Highway, both of which significantly boosted automotive innovation and accessibility during the 1900s.

Turning Tides: The Battle of the Atlantic 1943 Adeline Fitzharris

Victory at the Battle of the Atlantic ensured Allied forces unchallenged control of the Atlantic sea while reducing casualties against German U-boats. The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest, largest, and most complex naval battle in history lasting 2,074 days.

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DOCUMENTARIES Show Times:

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NATIONAL HISTORY DAY EVENT: Thursday, January 25th 2024

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