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National History Day in CO

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National History Day in Colorado is a regional event emphasizing social studies and literacy. It equips students in elementary, middle, and high school with the skills necessary to succeed in careers and in college. Middle and High School students participate in project-based learning that emphasizes critical reading and thinking, research, analysis, then drawing meaningful conclusions. Please check with your Social Studies Teachers to find out if your school is participating. 

Event Logistics

  • Contest Date: Saturday, March 8 @ Manhattan Middle School

  • Registration Deadline: February 14

  • Paper & Website Deadline: February 25

    • Papers will be uploaded on the ZFairs Website
  • Fee: $10/student (paid on ZFairs)

  • Judge & Volunteer Registration is OPEN now on the ZFAIR website. Please direct any potential or past judges and volunteers to https://bv-co.nhd.org  

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Research Rendezvous at Boulder Public Libraries

A Special Presentation on Archives & Open House on Dec 3rd at Carnegie Library for Local History

Studentsshould register on the Boulder Library calendar:  https://bit.ly/NHD-BPL-25

  • Dates:  Dec 3rd 10th 14th and Jan 10th and 14th 

  • Please send requests for in-school instruction visits directly to Gina

What is National History Day?

Students can complete these projects in groups or as individuals in one of five categories: documentary, paper, exhibit, performance, or website. Regional winners compete at the State Contest in May on the University of Colorado Denver campus. First and second place state winners compete in Nationals at the University of Maryland, College Park in June. Visit National History Day in Colorado for more details.

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