Who qualifies for National History Day?

National History Day is open to all students in grades 4 through 12. All types of students participate in NHD; for example: public, private, parochial and home-school students; urban, suburban and rural students; English language learners, academically gifted and average students, and students with special needs.

What is the NHD theme for 2021?

Debate & Diplomacy in History: Successes
The 2021-2022 theme is Debate & Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences.

How do you win History Day?

Tips for Winning History Day Projects

• Tips for Winning History Day Projects.
• • Know your subject.
• pronounce names of people and places.
• • Follow the rules.
• contest, you can be graded down or disqualified if you don’t follow one of the rules.
• • Use primary sources.

What day is National History Day 2020?

June 14 – 18, 2020
The National History Day Contest will take place June 14 – 18, 2020, on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park, just 12 miles from Washington, D.C. National History Day’s headquarters will be located in the Stamp Student Union on Campus Drive for the duration of the contest.

What are the levels of NHD?

At the National Contest, first, second, and third place awards are presented to the top entries in each category and division. All categories have a junior (middle school) and senior (high school) division. Each category, aside from papers, also has a group and an individual category.

What is a good NHD topic?

Primary Sources for Possible “Breaking Barriers” Topics

• Space Exploration.
• Sports.
• Technology.
• Americans with Disabilities.
• LGBTQ+ Rights.
• Creating the Bill of Rights.
• Free Speech.
• The Spread of Slavery & Fugitive Slave Act.

How do I participate in NHD?

Before you can compete at the National Contest, you must enter the National History Day Contest through your local, regional, or affiliate contest. For details on contest dates, submission deadlines, and materials, contact your National History Day state/affiliate coordinator.

What day is National History Day 2021?

June 19
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, June 19, National History Day® (NHD) presented the awards for the 2021 NHD National Contest in a livestreamed ceremony. More than a half-million middle and high school students entered the competition in late 2020.

What is debate and diplomacy?

Debates are formal or informal meetings where people argue opposing views. Some debates involve two sides, while others involve three (or more) perspectives. Diplomacy usually involves negotiating, compromising, and communicating with people or nations to fnd a nonviolent solution.

Who are the winners of National History Day?

Congratulations to all the participants of National History Day 2021! Watch the 2021 Awards Ceremony! Rewatch the 2021 Welcome Ceremony! To view previous National Contest winners please visit our Awards page.

When is the NHD National History Day contest?

The 2021 National Contest will be held in June 2021. NHD National Contest Disclaimer: National History Day does not censor National Contest entries based upon content. This means that the views and opinions expressed in student entries are those of the students and/or the sources cited in their projects.

Where does National History Day contest take place?

These enthusiastic groups come from all fifty United States, Washington, D.C., Guam, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and international schools in China, Korea, and South Asia. The excitement can be felt across the campus.

How many people go to National History Day?

They may not and often do not represent the views or opinions of National History Day, Inc. or its donors, sponsors, supporters, partners, or affiliates. Each year nearly 3,000 students with their families and teachers gather at the University of Maryland, College Park for the week-long event.

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