Explore Project Options
- Think about what your sources show.
- Explain how your topic relates to the theme.
- Place your topic in historical context.
- Show what happened.
- Tell why it’s important.
- Download Qualities of a Good NHD Project.
Contest Categories
- Website
- Documentary
- Performance
- Exhibit
- Paper
Website Resources
- How to create a History Day website
- Sample websites
- Saving your website is free and simple! Between June 20-August 31, use your NHD Weebly username to login at www.weebly.com. Click the ‘Convert’ button to convert your site to regular Weebly. You will receive one month of Pro Features for free, allowing time to edit your site. (After the 30-day free period ends, do not edit your site or you will be charged for Pro.) Your website will then be saved permanently on Weebly at no charge.
Documentary Resources
- How to create a History Day documentary
- Sample documentaries
- Save your documentary as an MP4 file for the contest.
- Bring a flash drive, laptop computer, and other backup methods for showing your documentary at the contest.
Performance Resources
Exhibit Resources
Paper Resources
Individual or Group
Students may choose to work as an individual or part of a group. Groups are composed of 2-5 students and may compete in all categories except Historical Paper.
Age Divisions
- Primary: Grades 4-5
- Junior: Grades 6-8
- Senior: Grades 9-12
NHD Rule Book
Read the National History Day Rule Book. More than a list of rules, this is your essential guide in creating your entry and will answer most of your questions.
- Complete your Process Paper and Annotated Bibliography. Learn more about these in the NHD Rule Book. Students should bring 4 copies of each to the competition.
- Register for your local competition. Your first competition may be at your school or district. Registration for Utah’s ten regional contests opens January 1. Look for your contest dates and deadlines here.