Educator Resources

Capitalize on student "choice and voice" 

to capture sustained interest through project-based learning.

An affiliate of National History Day, Vermont History day actively engages students in grades 5-12 in the historical process. Build student investment in project-based learning by guiding students in choosing a topic related to the overarching theme.

Vermont History Day is a powerful conduit for rich exploration through archival research, as students engage with both primary and secondary sources. Essential questions will drive critical inquiry while bolstering transferable skills like analyzation, interpretation, and presentation. Harness your students' creative abilities to showcase their learning through original papers, exhibits, performances, websites, or documentaries. What will your students teach us about their world from their unique perspective?

All entries, regardless of category include a written component, known as the "process paper" which discusses the reasoning behind the project, the research process and the significance of the topic to the theme. Students must also prepare and submit an annotated bibliography.

Participation in History Day encourages students to study the past in an active and dynamic way, developing skills that can be applied in all facets of their lives. Not only do they learn the value of deep, critical reading, but they learn how to analyze evidence, interpret data, draw conclusions, and communicate their claim.

Empower student learning by integrating History Day into your curriculum

and watch your students grow and achieve in ways

even they thought were unimaginable!