National History Day in Ohio is an exciting co-curricular program for students in grades 4-5 and 6-12. Each year, students conduct research based on this year’s theme “Individual in History: Actions & Legacies” to create historical papers, original performances, media documentaries, creative exhibits and imaginative websites as a result of their research.

Please use one of the links to find out more information about the program. National History Day in Ohio is open to all public schools, private schools, parochial schools, virtual academies, home schools and independent students.

Check out a new resource for students! The History Day Expert Blog is full of tips for topic selection, project creation, and research.

For Teachers

The National History Day in Ohio program is designed to enhance the instruction of history education. Students in 4-5 and 6-12 grade can complete exhibits, papers, performances, documentaries or websites (4-5 grade are exhibits and performances only). The program can be integrated into the classroom in a number of ways:

• Required class project- All students in the class are required to complete the project and receive a grade

• Extra Credit- Project is offered as extra-credit. Students may work after school with a teacher or independently

• History Club- Interested students can participate as part of a club activity.

• Team Teach- Two teachers (usually Social Studies and English Language Arts) take on the project in both classes as a required project.

A few steps for teachers new to the program:

• Request a Teacher Packet to receive free materials about the program and to get on the mailing list.

• Read the Contest Rulebook . The rulebook provides basic information about the program.

• Pre-Register with the National History Day in Ohio office.

• Read Introducing History Day

• Look at the National History Day in Ohio Classroom calendar 

For Students

Welcome to the student section of the National History Day in Ohio website. There’s lots of information here to help at every step of your National History Day adventure. Your first step: Read the Contest Rulebook. The rulebook provides the guidelines and rules for all projects that are helpful to know as you start your research journey. Got Questions? Email the History Day Expert!

Check it out!
National History Day in Ohio has a blog, a MySpace page, and Facebook group!

Each month we post tips and helpful information to aid you in your History Day Adventure. We feature research hot spots, tips on how to go from research to a project, updates on the National History Day contests and more! Need help with your research? Try the National History Day in Ohio Search Engine.

For Parents

National History Day in Ohio can help your students enhance their interest and skills in history. Through NHD-OH students will:

•  Learn how to conduct a research project

• Learn how to write an annotated bibliography

• Gain presentation skills

• Build confidence in personal abilities

Parents are an integral part of the History Day process. Use the links to find out more information about the program or contact the National History Day in Ohio office.