About History Day
"National History Day is designed to help students learn to think like historians, exhibit their work in an authentic environment, and take ownership of their learning. "
Quote from Lynne M. O'Hara, Director of Programs, NHD
It engages young people in the active learning of history.
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Through research, analysis, and critical thinking, students develop the ability to interpret history and see how people, places, ideas, and creations change the course of the future.
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The skills developed to do the research and share a perspective based on that research are transferable to many academic areas, not just social studies!
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Creating a project cultivates time management, presentation, communication, and planning skills; life skills for any individual.
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In today's world of vast and readily available media, having the ability to assess authenticity, credibility, and reliability is a necessity.
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The variety of medium options available (historical paper, documentary, website, performance, and website) allows a student to choose between highlighting a strength or exploring a new area as a challenge.
Creating a National History Day project not only teaches a student about a particular project in-depth, it develops a wide range of skills!