Students Attend Research Day

Students in grades five, six, seven, and eight attended a research day hosted by the Bean Market Museum Director Mrs. Sherri Moore, along with Mr. Kent Daniels, and Mr. Mac Prosser. Mrs. Moore and Mr. Daniels created a three part program for the students to rotate through in which they received instruction and valuable research skills that will benefit them in preparation for any research project, but particularly the National History Day. The program consisted of a visit to the Historical Society looking for resources and learning to use microfilm, a PowerPoint presentation examining "good" research, primary and secondary source documents, validating your sources, and citation of the sources. Finally, they were in a round table discussion with the state director of National History Day in which she discussed this year's topic and the entry options, along with requirements and rules for the state and national competition. Mrs. Paula Reddeck and Mrs. Gail Smith accompanied them to the event. We thank the Bean Market, Mrs. Moore and Mr. Daniels for this educational program