In conjunction with a national theme, students research topics and present their findings in papers, performances, exhibits, or documentaries. Students can work individually, or in all categories except historical papers, they can collaborate in teams of 2-5 students. The Georgia Humanities Council sponsors National History Day in Georgia. National History Day gets students out of the textbook, and into primary sources such as buildings, artifacts, records, interviews, or archaeological sites. Students can research any topic they would like, but they must also remember to look at available primary sources on their topic.
Students present their research at a series of contests.
There are 8 regional contests in Georgia. Students who place first, second or third qualify for the state contest. After the state contest, students who place first or second move to the national contest at the University of Maryland. For more information on National History Day in Georgia, contact Laura McCarty, state coordinator. To review the rules and guidelines, you should check the National History Day website .