Communication In History
Mr. Gordon’s 8th- and 10th-grade history classes just completed their semester-long research projects. The assignment was based on the National History Day competition. This year’s theme was, “Communication in History: the Key to Understanding.” Mr. Gordon gave his students the option to choose any topic relevant to U.S. history, including current events. They then developed a list of sources, compiled their research, created an outline, and drafted the final project. This year, most students wrote essays, but some students produced documentaries, exhibits, and websites.
Some examples of this year’s projects include:
Why Did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor video by Eden McKinney, 8th grade
The U.S. Railroads video by Tristan Leonard, 8th grade
Essay on Cybersecurity by Boran Wang, 10th grade
Purdue’s Hand in the Opioid Epidemic essay by Alex DeHaas, 10th grade
