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Table of Contents
2026 Theme: Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History
2026 Theme: Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History
Deadlines
Deadlines
December 19, 2025 - Project Due
January 8, 2026 - NHD Local Contest
March 2026 - NHD Regional Contest
June 2026 - NHD State Contest
Introduction
Introduction
The Rule Book was updated in 2022. Here is an at-a-glance list of significant changes.
NHDRuleBook2021Digital.pdf
Choosing a Topic
Choosing a Topic
NHD Theme 2026: "Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History"
Topic Exploration
WI Topic List (WI Historical Society, not theme specific)
Some topics have the opportunity to be nominated for a special award! Special awards may vary from year to year.
Choosing a Project Type
Choosing a Project Type
Grading Guidelines
Grading Guidelines
Bangor High School Grading Guidelines
Bangor High School Grading Guidelines
Your NHD Final Project is worth 20% of your final grade for Quarter 2. There will be a separate “National History Day” grading category in the grade book for Quarter 2.
Your NHD Final Project will be reported as 8 separate grades, each worth 3 points, within the “National History Day” grading category. The rubric has been modified from the official NHD evaluation form.
Historical Argument
Wide Research
Primary Sources
Historical Context
Multiple Perspectives
Significance in History
Student Voice (includes these two rows: “Written Material and Visuals” and “Technical”)
Communicating Conclusions (Presentation)
WI Standards-Based Project Rubrics
WI Standards-Based Project Rubrics
Official NHD Evaluation Form (For Contests)
Official NHD Evaluation Form (For Contests)
NHD Evaluation Forms.pdfAll evaluation forms are included in the document above. Scroll to view each category's rubric.
Ties to the Wisconsin State Standards
Ties to the Wisconsin State Standards
The NHD project ties in perfectly with our Wisconsin State Social Studies Standards. Click here to learn more about the ties to the standards.
Assignment Resources
Assignment Resources
Researching Skills
Researching Skills
Source Analysis
Required Written Materials for All Entries
Required Written Materials for All Entries
Title Page
Annotated Bibliography
Peer Review
Peer Review
Final Project Guidelines
Final Project Guidelines
Contest Interview
Contest Interview
How to Indent Your Annotated Bibliography
How to Indent Your Annotated Bibliography
Example of Annotated Bibliography - Google Docs.gifAdditional Information
Additional Information
Teacher Toolkit (WI Historical Society)
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