Okay, it is the War of 1812, not the American Revolution. But history students should check it out.
From the Niles-Herald Spectator (Chicago) SCHOOLS DIGEST: Essay contest
The Twenty-First Star Chapter of NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) is looking for students to compete in this year’s annual American History Essay Contest.
All fifth- through eighth-grade students in a public, private or parochial school, and those who are home-schooled are eligible. This contest is conducted without regard to race, religion, sex, or national origin. This year’s topic is “The War of 1812.”
Students are to pretend they were alive during the War of 1812 and had a friend who has become famous in history because of standing up for America during that exciting but dangerous time. Describe the person and how he or she stood up for America. Explain why it is important to honor such heroes as the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 is celebrated.
One essay at each grade level is selected as the chapter winner and forwarded to the district American History chairman for further competition. Judging will be based on historical accuracy, adherence to topic, organization of material, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation and neatness. (Pictures, maps, drawings, graphics and other such additions will not be considered in judging and should not be included.)
Deadline for submission is Dec. 2. To participate contact Twenty-first Star Chapter co-historian Gail Enault, at (773) 774-5998 or gail@enaults.com, for the details and specific guidelines for this year’s contest.
