National History Day is a year-long academic program focused on historical research, interpretation, and creative expression for 6th- to 12th-grade students. By participating in NHD, students become writers, filmmakers, web designers, playwrights, and artists as they create unique contemporary expressions of history. The experience culminates in a series of contests at the school and affiliate levels and an annual national competition in Washington, D.C. in June.
This year all students in grades 6-10 researched a historical topic related to the annual NHD theme of Communications in History: The Key to Understanding. Their final products included exhibits, websites, research papers, and documentaries which were showcased at the Middle School assembly on Thursday, December 3. Students who demonstrate the strongest research, analysis, and synthesis skills will be invited to compete at the affiliate level in February.
國家歷史日是為期一學年的學術課程，主要讓6-12年級的學生進行歷史研究、解析及創造表達。通過參加歷史日這樣的課程，學生化身為作家、電影製作人、網頁設計師、劇作家和藝術家，透過不同的媒介與方式闡述、表達他們對當代歷史的了解。在美國，每一年這一系列的活動將會邀請學校及會員於6月於華盛頓特區舉行年度競賽，是美國教育重要的一環。
AAIA提供學生相同的經驗，因此今年所有6-10年級的學生都參與研究與美國歷史日相關的主題：理解的關鍵。學生辛勤半學期的成果展現包含網站、研究論文和紀錄片。這些成果在12月3日星期四的國中集會上展出，並邀請師長們給予評分。其中展現高度研究潛力、分析和綜合技能的學生將被邀請參加2月的會員競賽。學校非常高興看到學生從國中階段便開始培養研究能量，提前部署高等教育所需之技能。
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