National History Day Projects
Students with work in this category chose to participate using the National History Day guidelines. The theme for this year’s National History Day was “Breaking Barriers in History”. Students can compete by writing a paper, creating an exhibit or documentary, or developing a website or performance. They are able to choose any time period or figure in history as long as it fits the theme. In a typical year, these students would have competed in the regional and state competitions, but those events have been postponed.
ROXIE ALBERT
THE MEASLES VACCINE: BREAKING THE BARRIER TO HUMAN HEALTH
This website celebrates the heroes who developed the measles vaccine, nearly eradicating a terrible disease and barrier to human health.
ANNIKA AUMENTADO
GRACE HOPPER BREAKS BARRIERS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: PROGRAMMING, INVENTING, EXPLAINING THE FUTURE
This group performance brings to life an extraordinary pioneer in the field of computer science, Grace Hopper.
Performance Video
CARLOTA BOTTOME
ALAN TURING AND THE ENIGMA
This website celebrates the heroes who developed the measles vaccine, nearly eradicating a terrible disease and barrier to human health.
MAYA CHASTANG
BETTY HERIAN AND THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF WOMEN IN RODEO: BREAKING THE BARRIERS TO FEMALE INDEPENDENCE AND EQUALITY
This individual performance explores how women in rodeo opened doors to female participation in society, sports, and citizenship.
OLAYA GARCIA-GRAU
GRACE HOPPER BREAKS BARRIERS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: PROGRAMMING, INVENTING, AND EXPLAINING THE FUTURE
This group performance brings to life an extraordinary pioneer in the field of computer science, Grace Hopper.
PAIGE HAHN
THE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH: SAMUEL MORSE BREAKS THE DISTANCE BARRIER
This research paper tells the remarkable story of Samuel Morse's invention, the telegraph, and its many impacts.
HELENA JOHNSTON
ANTONINA ZABINSKI'S IMPACT ON THE HOLOCAUST
This film explores the impact of one extraordinary individual who saved lives in Poland during the Nazi Occupation.
CALDER LELAND
DON'T DIE IN THE WAITING ROOM OF THE FUTURE: HOW MUSIC HELPED TO BREAK DOWN THE BERLIN WALL
This documentary examines the role of music and musicians in tearing down the Berlin Wall.
MALLORY PARKER
RACHEL CARSON: BREAKING THE BARRIER OF THE PUBLIC ASSUMPTION OF PESTICIDE SAFETY
This individual performance tells the story of environmental activist Rachel Carson, and the many lasting impacts of her work.
JUDE ROPP
TEMPLE GRANDIN: TEARING DOWN PERCEPTIONS OF AUTISM
This research paper explores how Temple Grandin's life and work have challenged stereotypes of individuals with autism.
YASH RUHIL
GALILEO GALILEI
This research paper describes how Galileo challenged the Church's authority and spread scientific understanding of the universe.
BLYTHE TRUHE
CHAE CHAN PING VS. UNITED STATES: STRIVING TO BREAK THE RACIST BARRIER FOR CHINESE IMMIGRANTS
This documentary traces the story of the Chinese Exclusion Act and the activist who challenged it in the U.S. Supreme Court.
BROOKE WELLINGTON
RYAN WHITE: BREAKING THE BARRIER TO HIV/AIDS PREJUDICE
This documentary recounts the story of a teenage boy who contracted HIV through a blood transfusion and, through his life and death, helped end prejudice towards those with HIV/AIDS.