WABI reports on Maine National History Day
WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine hosted the Maine National History Day competition for the third year in a row. More than 300 middle and high school students and teachers from across the state showcased their work at the event that promotes research and critical thinking through projects in the form of documentaries, websites, papers and performances. “It really is a chance to encourage students to dig deep into a topic they’re passionate about,” said Liam Riordan, a UMaine history professor and director of the UMaine Humanities Center. “So it’s not a kind of history by memorization or a standardized test or fill-in-the-bubble. They have to really be directed by their own passions.” Maine National History Day is a partnership between UMaine and the Margaret Chase Smith Library, with support from the Maine Humanities Council and the Maine Historical Society. Top state winners will be eligible to compete in the national contest in Washington, D.C. in June.