History Day: It's not just a day it's a way to teach standards: Home

General information about National History Day, as well as links for Teachers and Students. You can also find this year's theme and contest rules.

Here's information about the regional and state contest, as well as useful websites and sources of information about New Jersey history.

LibGuide created by William Paterson University's history librarian for students developing History Day projects. Includes links to many different types of historical resources.

Overview of the independent study released in 2011, as well as the full report by Rockman et al. that gathered data that supports the effectiveness of History Day in developing strong reading, writing and critical thinking skills in students who participate in the History Day program.

Select the presentation category, view a webinar on that category, read suggestions about creating that type of entry, then scroll down to the bottom of the page to see real projects that were judged at the National contest.