[enter COUNTY NAME] County History Day
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NHD Showcase Kickoff
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New Teachers
Step into the world of historical inquiry and project-based learning. Learn how this approach empowers students with voice and choice, making their learning experience more engaging and meaningful.
Students will present sample projects and answer questions, hear from a panel of experienced teachers, learn about rules, changes for 2025, theme, rubrics and skills based lessons.
Returning Teachers
Join us to learn about this year's NHD rules and competition updates and preparing your students for competition.
Wednesday, September 11th 2024
4:45 - 6:45 pm
Dinner Provided
Sacramento COE, 10474 Mather Blvd.
Teacher Workshop
Implement Inquiry Through History Day
Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Foster student voice and choice through historical inquiry with the National History Day program.
Participants will work to create a historical inquiry experience for all learners, supporting critical thinking, writing, and research skills.
Register Your School
Sign your school up to receive information and registration materials for the 2025 competition.
Library Workshops
Sac State, in partnership with the Sacramento Public Library, will host student workshops in the fall and early winter to help students with their research and project development.
Registration information coming soon!
LIBRARY WORKSHOP 1
Launch Your History Day Project
Date: TBD
Learn from the experts. begin your research using wikipedia the the right way. find quality primary and secondary sources. discover how to use the library catalog, databases, and obtain a library card. Mentors will be available
LIBRARY WORKSHOP 2
Find High Quality Sources
Date: TBD
Come Learn, in depth, how to use the library’s databases to find primary and secondary sources. Mentors will be available.
County Competition
The 2025 Sacramento History Day Competition will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Sac State.
INTERVIEW SCHEDULES
Preview Category Upload – 2/27/25 Deadline
The following categories must submit projects early for judges to preview prior to the SCHD contest. No additional Special Award uploads are necessary for these categories.
Documentary
Podcast
Website
Special Awards Upload - 2/27/25 Deadline
Optional – Students may submit projects to be considered for Special Award prizes. Use the links below to upload your project for Special Award judging. Note: Documentaries, Websites, & Podcast do not need to complete an additional upload. All projects in these categories will be considered.
Exhibits & Posters
Performances
Key Dates
Friday, January 17, 2025: Registration Opens
Thursday, February 13, 2025: Registration Deadline
Thursday, February 27, 2025: Documentaries, Podcasts & Websites Due
Optional – Thursday, February 27, 2025: Exhibit & Poster images and performance videos due to be considered for special awards.
Saturday, March 15, 2025: Sacramento County History Day Competition
Exhibits, Posters, Performances Due
Cost: $45 per student
Volunteer Judge Information
The Sacramento County History Day will take place in March 2025. Students will submit exhibits, posters, documentaries, websites, podcasts and performances. Judges are needed to score projects, conduct student interviews, and provide feedback.
When: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Times: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Sac State
Sign Up to Judge
Opens in December