E komo mai to Hawaiʻi History Day Resources pages for teachers, students, and judges. In these pages you can find more information about our program and how to participate. You can also learn about different research strategies, as well as various pedagogical tools for teaching history with a variety of age groups.
General Resources
These general resources are a good place to start for anyone interested in Hawai’i History Day. Through the links below, you will find information on our 2023-2024 History Day theme. Check back here regularly to keep up to date, as we will be updating this section with new information!
Resource Padlets for Students and Teachers
Launched on the day of our Kickoff, these 2025 resource Padlets for students and teachers are your one-stop shop for the resources you can use this season. Check these frequently for updates and new materials!
Click here to access our Student Resource Padlet
Click here to access our Teacher Resource Padlet
2024-2025 Hawaiʻi History Day Theme Resources
Please note that all resources below can be found and accessed through our resource Padlets, above.
This year, the theme for History Day is “Rights and Responsibilities in History.” For more details on the theme for this year, see the 2024–2025 theme description.
- Click here to access the 2024-2025 NHDⓇ History Day Theme Book
- 2025 Rights and Responsibilities in History Graphic Organizer
- 2025 Theme Narrative ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
- 2025 Theme Graphic Organizer ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
- NHDⓇ Contest Rulebook
- 2024–2025 Theme Video
2025 Hawaiʻi–Specific Topics
Need topic ideas for your project? See this year’s list of project Hawai’i-specific project topics that connect to the theme Rights and Responsibilities in History. You are not required to do Hawai’i-specific topics, but it is great to explore the history in our backyard!
Click here to see our Hawai’i-specific topic list
Evaluation Forms
Click below to see our evaluation forms for 2022–2023 in English and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi!
English
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi