For Teachers

Prepare your students for History Day by using the documents and links compiled here for easy reference.
History Day Basics
- Contest Categories Quick Sheet
- Theme Book
- Theme Narrative
- Sample Topics
- Rule Book and Rule Book UPDATES Since August 2014
- Student Contest Samples
- Tips for a Successful History Day Project
- Contest Evaluation Sheets
- Category Check-off Sheets for Rules Verification
- Educator Handbook
History Day in the Classroom
- Oregon State Social Sciences Standards
- Alignment with Common Core Standards
- NHD Teacher Resource Full Guide for Middle School and High School
- Individual Project Contract
- Group Project Contract
- Working in a Group Self-Assessment Worksheet
History Day Research Help
- Guideline Sheet for Students Who Choose to Interview
- Anatomy of a Notecard
- Writing a Thesis
- Using Primary and Secondary Sources
- Library Search Worksheet
- Evaluating Internet Sources
- Evaluating Information
- Document and Photograph Analysis Worksheet
- MLA Style Guidelines
- Turabian Style Quick Guide
- NoodleTools
- Web Site Category Quick Guide for Students & Teachers