"Make it Real": A Guide to Implementing and Connecting State Madated Classroom-Based Assessments with the National History Day Curriculum at the Middle School Level

Author

Richard Reuther, Central Washington University

Document Type

Graduate Project

Date of Degree Completion

Summer 2005

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Education

Committee Chair

Don B. Woodcock

Second Committee Member

Harold S. Williams

Third Committee Member

Osman Alawiye

Abstract

This manuscript is intended to provide a framework for teachers to use the National History Day curriculum as a qualifying classroom-based assessment which will be required for all Washington State gth Grade Social Studies classes in 2008. A review of the literature of National History Day as well as classroom-based assessments is included. A plan for a preliminary assessment of available resources is explored, as well as a sequential topic-bytopic plan for implementing National History Day. Possible variations of student-centered activities are included; student roles in the research process and self-assessment are discussed. Alignment with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements is reviewed.

Recommended Citation

Reuther, Richard, ""Make it Real": A Guide to Implementing and Connecting State Madated Classroom-Based Assessments with the National History Day Curriculum at the Middle School Level" (2005). All Graduate Projects. 885.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/885