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Maryland Regional Programs:<BR>
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</B><FONT SIZE="2"><B>Central Maryland<BR>
</B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.umbc.edu/"><FONT SIZE="2"><B>University of Maryland <BR>
Baltimore County, </B></FONT></A><A HREF="http://research.umbc.edu/history/"><FONT SIZE="2"><B><BR>
Department of History</B></FONT></A><FONT SIZE="2"><B><BR>
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Eastern Shore<BR>
</B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.ssu.edu/Schools.html"><FONT SIZE="2"><B>Salisbury State University</B></FONT></A><FONT
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Department of History<BR>
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Western Maryland<BR>
</B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.fsu.umd.edu/"><FONT SIZE="2"><B>Frostburg State University</B></FONT></A><FONT SIZE="2"><B><BR>
</B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.fsu.umd.edu/dept/hist/histinfo.htm"><FONT SIZE="2"><B>Department of History</B></FONT></A>
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</B></FONT><B>County-wide Programs:<BR>
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</B><FONT SIZE="2"><B>Calvert County<BR>
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</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2"><B>Prince Georges County</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4"> </FONT>
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</B></FONT><B>Sponsors:</B></P>
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<B>Supporters:<BR>
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</B><FONT SIZE="2"><B>Maryland History Day<BR>
</B></FONT><A HREF="http//:www.ubalt.edu/www/lehs"><FONT SIZE="2"><B>University of Baltimore</B></FONT></A><FONT
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</B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.ubalt.edu/www/lehs"><FONT SIZE="2"><B>Deparment of Legal, Ethical, and Historical
Studies<BR>
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</B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.thehistorynet.com/NationalHistoryDay/index.html"><FONT SIZE="2"><B>National History
Day</B></FONT></A><FONT SIZE="2"><B><BR>
University of Maryland<BR>
College Park</B></FONT>
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What is History Day?</FONT></H2>
<P><A HREF="http://www.thehistorynet.com/NationalHistoryDay/index.html"><FONT SIZE="4">National History Day</FONT></A><FONT
SIZE="4">, is the nations' leading history education program for students in grades six through twelve. Maryland's
History Day Program is the state component of National History Day.<BR>
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During the school year more than 600.000 students, including several thousand in Maryland, engage in extensive,
independent research of historical materials to prepare original musum-type exhibits, dramatic performances, documentaries,
and papers related to a national theme. The 1999 National History Day Theme,"</FONT><A HREF="http://www.thehistorynet.com/NationalHistoryDay/99theme.htm"><FONT
SIZE="4">Science, Technology, Invention in History: Impact, Influence, Change</FONT></A><FONT SIZE="4">."<BR>
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Young people demonstrate their knowledge at history fairs and competitions, held during the winter and spring months,
advancing from local and regional contests to Maryland History Day, the state competition. <BR>
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Junior and Senior student advancers from Maryland History Day can enter National History Day, the week-long contest
which is held each June at the University of Maryland, College Park. History Day showcases and rewards the finest
student scholarship in the country.<BR>
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In many states, History Day programs are an integral part of social studies education. Activities and </FONT><A
HREF="http://www.ubalt.edu/www/lehs/MDHISTDAY/Workshops.htm"><FONT SIZE="4">workshops for teachers</FONT></A><FONT
SIZE="4"> focus on ways to improve classroom instruction and meet standards for history instruction. Curriculum
materials promote innovative approaches to teaching history.<BR>
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History Day builds bridges among teachers, historians, and cutural institutions. businesses also provide tangible
support for programs, recognizing History Day's many benefits to their communities.<BR>
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If you would like to learn more about National History Day, please visit the </FONT><A HREF="http://www.thehistorynet.com/NationalHistoryDay/index.html"><FONT
SIZE="4">National History Day</FONT></A><FONT SIZE="4"> website.</FONT>
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Important Dates in 1999:</B><FONT SIZE="2"><B><BR>
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Maryland History Day<BR>
University of Baltimore<BR>
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National History Day<BR>
University of Maryland<BR>
College Park<BR>
</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#003399"><B>June 13-17<BR>
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<H2><FONT COLOR="#DD0000">Maryland's History Day Program</FONT></H2>
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</FONT><FONT SIZE="4">The </FONT><A HREF="http://www.ubalt.edu"><FONT SIZE="4">University of Baltimore</FONT></A><FONT
SIZE="4"> is the headquarters for History Day in Maryland. Maryland's History Day Program is supported by a grant
from </FONT><A HREF="http://www.columbiaenergy.com/bmd.htm"><FONT SIZE="4">Columbia Gas of Maryland</FONT></A><FONT
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Goals for the program include:</FONT>
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<LI><FONT SIZE="4">Elevating the history discipline in Maryland schools through rigorous academic study and creative
expression.</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="4">Using humanities education to make stronger communities and informed citizens.</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="4">Assisting schools in meeting standards for outcome based education.</FONT>
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Communities can become involved in History Day by:</FONT>
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<LI><FONT SIZE="4">Particpating in regiaonl training activities.</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="4">Sharing resources and ideas for History Day with students and teachers.</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="4">Mentoring students as they research, produce, and reflect on their projects.</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="4">Volunteering to serve as judges at local and regional competitions.</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="4">Sponsoring incentives and awards for students and teachers at all levels of competition.</FONT>
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For more information contact:</FONT>
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<P><A HREF="mailto: rbrubaker@ubmail.ubalt.edu"><FONT SIZE="4">Rachel Brubaker</FONT></A><FONT SIZE="4">, State
Coordinator<BR>
University of Baltimore<BR>
(410) 837-5296</FONT></P>
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