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National History Day is an exciting co-curricular program that encourages young people to explore a historical subject related to the annual theme. Students make history come alive as their research leads to imaginative exhibits, original performances, media documentaries, websites and papers in junior and senior divisions. The National History Day in Ohio program demonstrates that students learn history when they do history.
- A highly regarded national academic challenge, nearly 500,00 students participated in National History Day nationwide in 2000.
- The program's goal is to promote the study of history by engaging students and teachers in the excitement of historical inquiry and creative presentation.
- National History Day events reinforce classroom teaching by rewarding students of all abilities for their scholarship,individual initiative and cooperative learning.
- Students in grades 6-12 participate in National History Day events at the district, state and national levels, students in grades 4 and 5 participate at the state level. Historians, educators and professionals in related fields evaluate students' work at each stage. 6th-12th grade Students that recieve recognition at the District events qualify for Ohio History Day. Award-winning entries at the statewide Ohio History Day held in the spring are eligible to participate in the National History Day event held in June in Washington, D.C.
To contact the National History Day in Ohio Office for more information via email click here.
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