Research Tools

Classroom Lessons

These lessons include interactive activities that will help sharpen students' skills as history detectives and develop the tools they will need in researching, organizing and presenting History Day projects.

•  Rural Electrification: Bringing Power to the people
•  Herb Honeywell and the Airplane Autopilot

Teachers, look for the "Teacher Resources" button for each lesson so you can find classroom suggestions and handouts for printing.

 

Research Assistance

Looking for a Minnesota Topic?

•  Minnesota History Topics

Places to go to help you get started

•  Related Web Sites

Do you have questions about topics, research or rules, or would you like expert research assistance at the University of Minnesota?

•  History Day Hot Line: call 612-625-6416 or email histday@hist.umn.edu

History Day Help Desk - If you are doing History Day research on a Minnesota history topic or need help with your research, or help discussing topics or presentations, visit the Help Desk in the library at the Minnesota Historical Society's History Center. 

•  History Day program assistants will be available on Tuesdays 3:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Starting after January 15th. Questions or for more information call 651-259-3300.

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