Search New York State History Day: Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Introduce History Day   Step 2: Choosing Topics   Step 3: Choosing Projects   Step 4: Research and Analysis   Step 5: Creating Projects   Step 6: Competition   Step 7: Evaluation   Home can't read it? click here for a new image		Home     News     Contest     Teachers     Students     Parents     Staff     Contact Us     Store   Step 2: Choosing Topics Key Goals Topics must relate to the Annual Theme Topics should be broad enough to find good research, but narrow enough to have a focus Topics should demonstrate a larger historical impact Strategies Start from what you are studying Build on previous studies Brainstorm with students Share suggested topic lists Topics should be student selected You can set topic parameters to fit with your curriculum Have students break down larger subjects Resources Teacher's Toolkit Volume 1 Lesson 3: Indentifying Triumph and Tragedy Lesson 4: Identifying the Theme in Historic Readings Lesson 5: Weaving the Web Teacher's Toolkit Volume 2 Lesson 2: Identifying Conflicts Student Survival Guide Pages 12-14 NHD Contest Rule Book NHD Annual Theme Book and Sheet Helpful Links Student Support Center - Selecting a Topic NHD Annual Theme Sheet (PDF file, 563 KB) Student Support Center - Topic Ideas National History Day - Sample Topics (PDF file) Continue to Step 3: Choosing Projects Return to Step-by-Step Guide Main Page