Thursday, October 1, 2026
North Shore Middle School eighth graders participated in North Shore History Day in the Middle School Library on Jan. 15. This year’s History Day theme was “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.” Students spent several weeks in class reading and researching their self-selected United States history topic connected to the History Day theme. Students then selected a project type to communicate their learning.
Some topics included: The American Revolution and how it changed America; How the Beatles changed music history; The Bosten Massacre 3/5/1770; Robert Moses: Power, progress, and the price of revolution; Immigration and urban reform in New York City; Madam CJ Walker beyond beauty; The Harlem Renaissance; Jesse Owens defying the world; Little Boy; Violence Against Women Act; and Little Richard: Changing the world with music.
“Our students created exhibits, papers, documentaries and even their own performances to showcase their learning and exceptional talents,” Seth Gordon, secondary humanities directory, wrote in a statement from the district. “We were truly impressed by the commitment each student made to develop a thoughtful and original project.”
Teachers and administrators were invited to view student projects and speak with students throughout the day. Some faculty and invited guests were also judges.
“All students were winners on this day as the research and learning was inspirational,” Gordon wrote. “For the individual category winners, they will be invited to participate in the local history day competition in March. A special thank you to all the teachers, judges, parents, and students that helped make History Day a memorable experience.”
