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Minitex News articles tagged with "History Day" (36):

ELM tips & tricks: Finding primary sources

History Day is now in full swing, and many second semester research projects are beginning. If you are working with students searching for those elusive primary sources, encourage them to check out these databases in eLibrary Minnesota (ELM).

History Day 2020: Best ELM and Non-ELM Resources

History Day research helps students develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and reading skills. It also helps students build their self-esteem and confidence.

Library Team of the Year at State History Day

The Minitex Reference Outreach and Instruction (ROI) unit has been awarded the "Library Team of the Year" award at the State History Day competition.

Preparing for History Day at Wilson Library

Four students from Salk Middle School in Elk River, Minnesota talk about their History Day projects and the importance of Wilson Library to their research. Hear from 8th graders Abi Kotila, Emma McCauley, Ben Stout, Kayla Vang, Salk social studies teacher Ron Hustvedt, and Minitex librarian Elizabeth Staats as they prepare for History Day 2019.
 

Webinar: History Day 2019 - Best ELM and Non-ELM Resources

This year’s National History Day (NHD) theme is Triumph and Tragedy in History. In this one hour session, we will discuss the NHD theme and how to apply it to research and final projects.

Webinar: History Day 2019 - Best ELM and Non-ELM Resources

This year’s National History Day (NHD) theme is Triumph and Tragedy in History. In this one hour session, we will discuss the NHD theme and how to apply it to research and final projects.

Gopherbaloo is January 19th!

On Saturday, January 19, 2019, from 1:00-5:00 PM, the University of Minnesota Libraries will sponsor its annual "Gopherbaloo," a History Day help event modeled on History Day Hullabaloos organized by the Minnesota Historical Society.

History Day curation in Ebooks MN for Schools

If you have students working on History Day projects, there is now a curated collection of books in Ebooks MN for Schools specifically related to nationa

MNHS History Day teacher workshops

Attention teachers and media specialists working with History Day students, check out these upcoming workshops at the Minnesota History Center: