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National History Day in Indiana
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History Day
National History Day in Indiana is an affiliate of National History Day. Students grades four through 12 research and present a project on a historical topic that fits under the annual theme.
Students:
- Develop a thesis about a historical topic.
- Use primary and secondary sources to support their thesis.
- Develop research skills through a project-based learning opportunity.
- Take ownership of their learning by researching topics important to them.
- Work independently or collaboratively on a project.
- Compete at school, regional, state and even the national contest.
Teachers:
- Adapt the program to fit curriculum needs.
- Use NHDI as a basis for an in-class project.
- Define topics or project types to enhance a unit.
- Use NHDI in many different subjects.
- Use NHDI to help students accomplish individualized learning goals.
For more information about the benefits of NHD and how it can fit into your curriculum, visit the NHD website. The Indiana Historical Society provides support and resources for Indiana teachers using NHD. For more information, check out our Educator Resources.
Download the Educators GuideYour resource for Indiana History and NHD
Introduction Visits
NHDI team members can video chat with your classroom to introduce your students to the various project types and kinds of topics they can use in their projects.
Theme Brainstorm and Research Guides
NHDI team members will work with your students to brainstorm topics around the annual theme as well as give tips and tricks on how to access online primary and secondary sources.
Project Consultation
Want in-depth feedback for your students? Request a project consultation event to take place in your classroom, school or local library. Available Sept. 30, 2019, through Feb. 1, 2020, for the 2019-2020 school year.
NHDI will make every effort to visit your classroom. However, if bad weather prevents us from safely reaching your class, we will attempt to reschedule. Due to contest schedules, if rescheduling a consultation visit is not possible, we will conduct digital consultations with your students who will send their projects to nhdi@indianahistory.org. Indiana Historical Society staff will provide digital feedback.
Digital Consultation
No matter where your students are in their project, they can email nhdi@indianahistory.org for assistance with research, thesis statements, project design, content and more.
Contest Season
Students are encouraged to showcase their work at these public events. For details on district, state and national competitions, please visit the History Day Contests page.
Contest Registration
Teachers or sponsors, email nhdi@indianahistory.org or call (317) 233-9559 for registration instructions.
Contests
Your contest date and location
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Building a Project
Steps for success
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State Contest Special Prizes
Awards for this year's contest - including cash!
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Volunteer
Judge, volunteer or donate a prize.
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FAQs
What do other History Day participants ask
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Drop us a line
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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through SaturdayOpen 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayWilliam H. Smith Memorial LibraryOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through SaturdayHistory MarketOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday