Virtual District History Day
March 11-26, 2021
Coordinated Online by Central College
Pella, Iowa
Exhibits
Websites
Check out the NMS District History Day websites. For best viewing, use an up-to-date browser.
"Morse Code: Military Communication through Dits and Dahs" https://site.nhd.org/21-99286727/home
"Sesame Street: A...B...C, C Is for Communication" https://site.nhd.org/21-75581263/home
"Anne Frank's Journey: The Diary of a Young Girl's Life Hidden Behind Walls" https://site.nhd.org/06378435/home
"The Hubble Space Telescope: Revealing the Secrets of the Universe" https://site.nhd.org/78159517/home
"Amber Alert: Public Notification For Immediate Response" https://site.nhd.org/48974240/home
"Cold War Propaganda: A Race To Inspire the Masses" https://site.nhd.org/62520706/home
"Morse Code: Military Communication through Dits and Dahs" https://site.nhd.org/21-99286727/home
"Sesame Street: A...B...C, C Is for Communication" https://site.nhd.org/21-75581263/home
"Anne Frank's Journey: The Diary of a Young Girl's Life Hidden Behind Walls" https://site.nhd.org/06378435/home
"The Hubble Space Telescope: Revealing the Secrets of the Universe" https://site.nhd.org/78159517/home
"Amber Alert: Public Notification For Immediate Response" https://site.nhd.org/48974240/home
"Cold War Propaganda: A Race To Inspire the Masses" https://site.nhd.org/62520706/home
Documentaries
"Braille: Communication for the Visually Impaired" by Leah Biensen and Caitlin Johnson
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"Barbie:Inspiring and Empowering Girls Through A Doll" by Claudia Edmonds and Kayla McLeod
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Click here or below to see documentary.
State Qualifiers
Front row, left to right: Isabella Barker, Caitlin Johnson, and Leah Biensen
Second row, left to right: Keegan Mather, Harper Schnettgoecke, Meagan McGaffin, and Gracie Dodson
Second row, left to right: Keegan Mather, Harper Schnettgoecke, Meagan McGaffin, and Gracie Dodson
Seven Nevada Middle School students qualified for Virtual State History Day competition, and five students were category finalists in the Virtual District History Day Contest coordinated online by Central College in Pella from March 11-26.
Students who qualified for the state contest are Leah Biensen and Caitlin Johnson for their documentary “Braille”; Isabella Barker and Meagan McGaffin for their website “Sesame Street”; Gracie Dodson for her website “Morse Code”; and Keegan Mather and Harper Schnettgoecke for their exhibit “The Underground Railroad.”
In addition, Kambry Katzer and Lilly Garland were named finalists in their exhibit group for their project “Fred Rogers.” Allyson Anderson, Abigail French, and Josslyn Leach were also named finalists in their exhibit group for their project “The Pony Express.”
Virtual State History Day Contest will be judged online April 15-30, sponsored by the State Historical Society of Iowa.
Students who qualified for the state contest are Leah Biensen and Caitlin Johnson for their documentary “Braille”; Isabella Barker and Meagan McGaffin for their website “Sesame Street”; Gracie Dodson for her website “Morse Code”; and Keegan Mather and Harper Schnettgoecke for their exhibit “The Underground Railroad.”
In addition, Kambry Katzer and Lilly Garland were named finalists in their exhibit group for their project “Fred Rogers.” Allyson Anderson, Abigail French, and Josslyn Leach were also named finalists in their exhibit group for their project “The Pony Express.”
Virtual State History Day Contest will be judged online April 15-30, sponsored by the State Historical Society of Iowa.