Getting Started
In order to register for Homeschool History Fair of the Ozarks, your child must decide the topic they wish to research and the category they are interested in using to present that research. Once they have this information, simply download the registration form, and email or mail it with the entry fee. The entry fee can also be paid online. Below is more information about eligible topics and the presentation categories accepted at the fair:
Eligible Topics
There are essentially no limitations on the possible topics that are eligible for entry in the Homeschool History Fair of the Ozarks. Older students may want to consult the selected theme of the National History Day competition if they intend to enter on the local level in the spring, but there is no requirements that students conform to a specific theme. However, certain designated topics covering specific subject matter will be eligible for special recognition. The 2014 Homeschool History Fair of the Ozarks special topics include the following:
Representatives from area historical societies will select deserving entries in each of the special topics for recognition.
Fair Categories
Students are invited to enter one of four categories (If desired, students will be permitted to compete in multiple categories, but they will need to submit registration paperwork for each category, pay an additional five dollars for each category, and submit appropriate worksheets for each category.). The 2014 Homeschool History Fair of the Ozarks categories are as follow:
Once your child's registration has been submitted, please read the appropriate guidebook for your child's age, in particular the section for their chosen category.
Eligible Topics
There are essentially no limitations on the possible topics that are eligible for entry in the Homeschool History Fair of the Ozarks. Older students may want to consult the selected theme of the National History Day competition if they intend to enter on the local level in the spring, but there is no requirements that students conform to a specific theme. However, certain designated topics covering specific subject matter will be eligible for special recognition. The 2014 Homeschool History Fair of the Ozarks special topics include the following:
- World War I (100 years since the beginning of The Great War)
- Sports History (1st Televised Baseball game was 75 years ago)
- Missouri/Local History
- Military History (would include any wars other than WWI)
- Ancient History
- Civil Rights in History
- Women’s History
- History of Science and Technology
Representatives from area historical societies will select deserving entries in each of the special topics for recognition.
Fair Categories
Students are invited to enter one of four categories (If desired, students will be permitted to compete in multiple categories, but they will need to submit registration paperwork for each category, pay an additional five dollars for each category, and submit appropriate worksheets for each category.). The 2014 Homeschool History Fair of the Ozarks categories are as follow:
- HISTORICAL PAPER - Senior Division papers are between 1500 and 2500 words in length. Junior Division papers are between 500 and 1000 words in length.
- HISTORICAL EXHIBITION -Includes trifold posters, dioramas, collections, and interactive displays that conform to fair guidelines concerning size.
- MEDIA DOCUMENTARY - Documentaries may not be longer than ten minutes in length.
- HISTORICAL WEB SITE - Web sites should be no larger than 100 MB.
- LIVING HISTORY PERFORMANCE - Performances may not be longer than ten minutes in length.
Once your child's registration has been submitted, please read the appropriate guidebook for your child's age, in particular the section for their chosen category.