NHD Classroom Resources

​National History Day is an inquiry-based learning program that supports disciplinary skills in the classroom when they choose a topic in history to fit the yearly theme.

History Day projects teach students independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. They will utilize research and reading skills while developing self-esteem and confidence.

National History Day can be used in classrooms with 4th—to 12th-grade students, focusing on historical research, interpretation, and creative expression.

Models of Participation

The History Day model is flexible, allowing teachers and students to participate in various ways.

  • Class assignment instructions for "History Day" project, detailing its significance in the overall grade for a quarter or semester, and noting that competitive participation is not mandatory but is available for schools by late February.
  • Text reads 'Interdisciplinary. Teachers collaborate to build upon the learner outcomes required for a History Day project. Language arts instructors focus on research and writing skills. Social studies teachers assist students with topic selection and research/analysis skills. Library/media specialists play an essential role in helping students access research and work with technology.'
  • "Enrichment" header with text about students completing standard curriculum or participating in History Day for classroom credit.
  • "Extracurricular" written in blue cursive, with text explaining History Day as a co-curricular and extracurricular activity, offering optional classroom credit.
  • Image with "Homeschool" in script font and text about homeschool students participating in History Day with parental advisory support.
  • "Independent" in green script with text below: "If students are enrolled in a public, private, or charter school that does not participate in History Day, they can still participate on their own. A teacher or parent can serve as the advisor."

NHD Standards Alignment

More detailed standards alignment coming soon. NHD allows students to explore the Nevada Academic Content Standards in Social Studies Disciplinary Skills

Inspirational quote about History Day emphasizing its role in teaching 21st-century skills, attributed to Martin Marrin from DeLaSalle High School, Minnesota, on a green background.
A table outlining disciplinary skills and standards for social studies, focusing on constructing questions, gathering sources, developing claims, critiquing conclusions, and taking action. Each skill is paired with specific standards coded as SS.6-8.EWC, detailing educational goals for middle school students.