History Day

2025-26 Theme: Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History

History Day is an interdisciplinary program that encourages students to research and prepare exhibits, performances, documentaries, websites, posters, and podcasts on an annual historical theme. Students increase their knowledge of history through classroom activities within the content and process of social studies and language arts curriculum.

Competition Categories

Students in grades 6-12 may enter the county competition in any of the categories listed below:

• Documentaries (Individual or Group)
• Exhibits (Individual or Group)
• Websites (Individual or Group)
• Performances (Individual or Group)
• Podcast (Individual or Group)

Individual entries are the result of one student's work. Group entries are the combined work of two to five students. No student may enter in more than one category. Winners from each category will be selected to represent the county at the state event.

Students in grades 4-5 may only participate in the following categories and are not eligible for the national competition:

• Poster (Individual or Group)
• Podcast (Individual or Group)

2024-25

NHD- San Bernardino County Handbook 2024-25
NHD- CA San Bernardino County Key Dates and Registration Forms
NHD-CA San Bernardino County Coach Orientation  PPT

Professional Development Opportunities 2024-25
Make History in the Classroom 2024-25 Flyer 
Session #1 Zoom Recording    PPT
Session #2 Zoom Recording    PPT
Session #3 Zoom Recording    PPT

History Discovery Day 2024-25 Video Link 

Register to Volunteer 
2024-25 NHD - San Bernardino Judge Volunteers (Click Here to Register)
2024-25 NHD - San Bernardino Event Volunteers (Click Here to Register)

Information for Judges
NHD-CA State Training Recording
SBCSS NHD Judges Overview

History Day Awards Ceremony
2024-25 History Day Awards Ceremony Program

History Day Photos
2024-25 History Day Awards Photos 

Resources
2024-25 California State University, San Bernardino History Day Website: https://libguides.csusb.edu/NHD

NHD- CA Website: https://www.nhdca.org/
Contest Rules Handbooks

NHD Website: https://nhd.org/en/
Contest Rule Book

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For dates, participation information, and more, visit the SBCSS History Day page of the Professional Learning Services website (coming soon).

SBCSS 2025-26 History day