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Give
encouragement, support and guidance.
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Make
sure your child feels it is his or her project.
Make sure the work is the work of the child.
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Realize
the main goal of a National History Day project
is to help your child use and strengthen the
skills he or she has learned and developed. The
main goal should not be the medal, prize, etc.
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Assist
your child or children as they conduct research.
Adults can help students locate
materials, but students should take
notes, conduct interviews, etc.
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Make
sure your child is doing a project they are
interested in or excited about. |
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Help
your child plan a mutually agreed upon timeline
to prevent a last-minute project. Talk with
your child's teacher to find out the timetable
for completing an NHD project. |
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Provide
transportation for research trips to libraries,
museums, universities, etc., that can help your
child find project information. |
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Learn
about your community with your child.
Find out what kinds of museums and
historical sites are in your area.
Your child may even want to do a project
on your family history.
Get involved in your child’s learning
process and share this experience. |
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Help
at your local school or district National
History Day contests. Contact your child’s
teacher or your NHD district coordinator to
volunteer. |
