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History Day
During York Prep's annual History Day Exhibition, students from Mr. Gordon and Mr. Buckley's 8th- and 10th-grade history classes presented their research projects that they had worked on for the entire semester. The projects included museum exhibits, documentaries, websites, and essays, covering a diverse range of topics. Some of the topics included the Space Race, the Opioid Epidemic, the CIA-backed coup in Guatemala, graffiti as a political art form, and the life and legacy of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The students put in a lot of effort and creativity to present their findings, showcasing their critical thinking and research skills.
Students began researching their topics in September, and have practiced key skills including developing a research question, locating primary and secondary sources, compiling key information, citing information in MLA format, and turning their research into a finished product. The annual competition is based on National History Day, a nation-wide competition involving students from all 50 states. This year, York 10th grader Katherine Carr entered her essay, Guerilla Warfare Led to Victory During the American Revolutionary War, into the NYC competition.
