2026-2027 Theme Resources

2026-2027 Theme Resources
This year, the theme for History Day is “Innovation in History.” For more details on the theme for this year, see the 2025–2026 theme description.

• ​​Click here to access the 2026-2027 NHDⓇ History Day Theme Book​
• 2027 Theme Narrative ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
• 2027 Innovation in History Brainstorm Worksheet (High School)
• 2027 Innovation in History Brainstorm Worksheet (Middle School)
• ​NHDⓇ Contest Rulebook

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Hawaiʻi-Specific Project Topics

Looking for topic ideas for your project that are in your backyard? This list of Hawaiʻi-based project topics was created with much care by teachers Amy Boehning and Dorian Langi.

See Sample Hawaiʻi-Specific Topics here

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English-Language Project Evaluation Forms​

Performance

Exhibit

Website

Documentary

Paper

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ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Project Evaluation Forms​

Hana Keaka

Hōʻikeʻike

Kaha Pūnaewele

Kiʻiʻoniʻoni

Pepa

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Specific Resources

Website and Documentary Resources: We are excited to share new resources for those doing Website or Documentary Projects.

For Websites

If you need help getting started, see our Website Guide.
More detailed guides can be found on NHDⓇ’s Padlet.
​Visit this Padlet to see the Category Rules, Instructional Videos, and more.

This is your one-stop shop for all your website needs.
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The Hawaiʻi History Day Team has put together this instructional video with tips on doing your website. It is a good starting point!

For Documentaries

Our History Day Master Teacher and volunteer, Dorian Langi, has put together this instructional video with tips on doing your documentary. Thank you Dorie!

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​​Research Resources​

​Visit our Research Resources page, your one-stop shop for all of our research resources on a variety of project topics. Check back, as we will update this regularly!

Click here to access