<p>National History Day is a cool event. Each year they pick a large theme and then the students choose a topic that fits that theme. This year’s theme is Turning Points. I’m sure he can find something in his area of interest that fits the theme.</p>
<p>An entry can be individual or group. It can be a website, exhibit, documentary, paper, or presentation/drama.</p>
<p>My daughter went to nationals this past year and it was impressive to see what everyone was doing.</p>
<p>They really emphasize primary sources. Documentaries often include interviews with people from the event. If not, they usually include interviews with historians. Some of the exhibit boards looked museum quality.</p>
<p>Some states are more competitive than others for NHD.</p>
<p>NHD can be done some years and not others. It’s not something that he has to start now and do every year. He does need a sponsoring teacher, though. Our school doesn’t have a NHD at the school level – everyone goes to districts. So, it wouldn’t have to be something that the school did.</p>