Kansas History Day

History Day is actually a yearlong learning opportunity for students in grades six through twelve. This nationwide history education program offers teachers practical models for integrating history standards in the classroom.

Sponsored by the Kansas Historical Society, History Day encourages students to study history and exercise their critical thinking skills. Thousands of Kansas students have participated in the local, state, and National History Day competitions. Find out more about this year's state contest and theme.

Help your student better prepare for History Day. Sign up now for our History Day Camps for 6th through 12th grade students.

2009 Contest Theme - The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies

• Kansas History Day Resource Manual
• Sample Topics List
• Sample Topics List Bibliography

Previous Kansas History Day Contests

• 2008 Awards Ceremony
• 2008 Special Awards
• 2007 Awards Ceremony
• 2007 Exhibits Categories
• 2006 Results - Junior Awards
• 2006 Results - Senior Awards
• 2006 State Contest Images

Previous National History Day Contests

• 2008 Results
• 2007 Results
• 2006 Results
• 2005 Results
• 2004 Results
• 2003 Results
• 2002 Results
• Kansas Medalists, 1982 to present
• Irena Sendler and the Uniontown students

Contest Dates and Deadlines

Contact your district coordinator to find deadlines and contest dates for your specific district.

Kansas History Day will be held in April 25, 2009 at Washburn University in Topeka. Find more information about the state contest.

National History Day will be held in June 2009, at the University of Maryland, College Park. Find more information about the national contest.

Kansas History Day Co-coordinators

Karen Ridder, 785-272-8681, ext. 438;
Letha Johnson, 785-272-8681, ext. 306, historyday@kshs.org.