Thank you for considering incorporating Alaska History Day (AHD) into your classroom. AHD is the state affiliate program for National History Day® (NHD®), which for fifty years has helped teachers teach and students learn historical research skills. Alaska History Day and NHD foster appreciation for history through project-based learning, helping middle and high-schoolers (grades 6-12) gain research, problem-solving, analysis, and critical thinking skills; gain self-esteem and confidence; and engage with history and the world around them.
History Day can be adaptable to different classrooms types and learning styles. Please explore the links below to find more information about tools and resources available to educators.
History Day 101
National History Day is a project-based historical research approach that helps students develop skills in communication, project management, and historical thinking. NHD as an organization provides curriculum tools, teacher professional development programs, and other educational materials, as well as facilitating a series of History Day competitions
This year-long program culminates with students presenting their research at History Day competitions. Entry in the competition portion of the program is completely optional, and we hope that educators will use and adapt the tools and materials of Alaska History Day/National History Day to meet the needs of their classrooms and learners.
For our virtual competition, volunteer judges evaluate student work, rank projects, and provide feedback, helping students to refine their work should they advance in the competition. Alaska History Day encourages the study of local, regional, and state history, to help learners better understand our home’s unique qualities and challenges.