Ohio History Day

It's not just a day, it's an experience!

This year-long program engages students in grades 4–12 in authentic project based learning. Ohio History Day is an affiliate of the award winning National History Day program.

Cincinnati Museum Center and the University of Cincinnati are proud to co-host Ohio History Day's Region 8 competition for Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland and Warren counties. Winners of this competition will qualify for the state competition which leads to the national competition in Maryland.

History Day Resources

For All: Rule Book, 2020 Theme Book, Ohio History Day site, National History Day site, Registration Link

For Teachers: Lesson Guide, How to Register, Registration Link

For Students: Choose a Category with Examples, Public Library of Cincinnati History Databases, Chicago Style Guide, MLA Style Guide, How to Register, Registration Link, How to Submit Documentaries, How to Submit Papers, How to Submit Websites,

For Judges: What to expect, Sample Interview Questions, Sample Evaluations, Sample Completed Evaluations, How to Register, Registration Links

Registration Directions: Registration Link, Teachers, Students, Judges, Volunteers, Logging in to your account/Forgotten username or password, Updating your account profile, Paying fees

Worksheets

• Introduction for Students
• Choosing a Topic
• Topic Proposal Form
• How do I choose my category?
• Research: Where to look, how and sources
• Note Cards (Word / PDF)
• Note Sheets (Word / PDF)
• Annotated Bibliography Instructions
• Annotated Bibliography Phase 1,2,3 and Final
• How to Write a Thesis Statement
• Research Analysis Checkpoint 1
• Research Analysis Checkpoint 2
• Expert Interview Plan Checkpoint 1
• Expert Interview Plan Checkpoint 2
• Documentary Check List with possible judge questions
• Exhibit Check List with possible judge questions
• Paper Check List with possible judge questions
• Performance Check List with possible judge questions
• Website Check List with possible judge questions

FAQ

• Registration and Submission
• Project Creation and Presentation
• Judging
• Event Schedule and Procedures
• Event Location and Parking