State of Virginia History

what's Virginia background Day?
Virginia background Day is carried out in conjunction with the Kenneth E. Behring nationwide background Day Contest. The very first round of competition is held within the eight Districts of Virginia. The most notable two entries in each category and age unit within District competition be eligible for the State contest, which will be held on Saturday, April 23 at Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA.

How Can It Work?
Students in grades six through eight (6-8) are assigned towards the Junior Division, pupils in grades nine through twelve (9-12) are assigned to the Senior Division. In each division, pupils may contend in almost any one of nine categories often as someone or in an organization:

• Individual Documentary
• Group Documentary
• Individual Exhibit
• Group Display
• Individual Historical Paper
• Individual Efficiency
• Group Performance
• Group Websites
• Individual Site

The most notable two entries in each group and age division on State competition qualify for the nationwide contest, which will be held on June 12-16 on University of Maryland at university Park.

Competition Theme
The motif associated with the Kenneth E. Behring nationwide background Day 2016 is Exploration, Encounter & Exchange ever sold. Students should analyze their topic's impact on history and draw conclusions about the ways their particular subject had a direct impact regarding the length of activities and on people, communities, nations, or even the world. Pupils and educators should keep in mind regional record and neighborhood resources when selecting subjects.