History/Social Science
History & Social Sciences
History Day
Fresno County History Day is a unique opportunity for 4th - 12th grade students to research and present personally meaningful topics relating to an annual theme and examine history in a fun and challenging way. The theme for History Day 2011 is Debate and Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences.
Mock Trial
The Mock Trial is a simulation of an original criminal court case with high school students playing the courtroom roles. The Mock Trial is designed to demystify the workings of our legal institutions for young people.
History Day 2011 Focuses on Debate and Diplomacy
Fresno County History Day is a unique opportunity for 4th - 12th grade students to research and present personally meaningful topics relating to an annual theme and examine history in a fun and challenging way. Student winners in each category (posters, exhibits, historical papers, web sites, documentaries, and performances) will move on to the State competition, with the potential to qualify for National History Day. The theme for History Day 2011 is Debate and Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences.
Mock Trial Begins Proceedings in Fresno County
The Mock Trial is a simulation of an original criminal court case with high school students playing the courtroom roles. The Mock Trial is designed to demystify the workings of our legal institutions for young people. Students will be given a court case that incorporates roles of various abilities. Teams of high school students will present the case in the courtrooms of the Fresno County Courthouse before presiding judges and attorneys who evaluate each team's performance. All Fresno County high schools are invited to participate in the competition.
