Rights & Responsibilities in History
The 2024-25 National History Day® theme is "Rights & Responsibilities in History." Though students can choose a topic from any geographical region in the world and time period, they should pick a topic that ties to this theme and show that connection in their project. Explore the resources on this page for topic ideas and guidance on how to examine a turning point in history.
2024-25 Annual Theme Video
Rights & Responsibilities in History
2024-25 Annual Theme Book
North Carolina Topic Ideas
Click on the box below to explore this year's theme from a North Carolina perspective, get ideas tied to our state's history, and find a checklist for choosing a strong topic.
Choosing and Narrowing Down Your Topic
When it comes to selecting a topic to investigate, you also want to decide the geographical location and time period that you want to focus on. The resources below might help you focus your choice.
NHD Topic Tip Videos
Choosing a World History Topic
Check out this video for tips on how to overcome some common barriers with international topics and where to look for ideas and sources.
Choosing an Ancient History Topic
Check out this video for tips on how to overcome some common barriers with ancient history topics and where to look for ideas and sources.
Choosing a European History Topic
Check out this video for tips on how to overcome some common barriers and where to look for ideas and sources.
Choosing a Local History Topic
Check out this video for tips on how to overcome some common barriers and where to look for ideas and sources.
Keeping Your Topic Connected
A common NHD mistake is forgetting to show a topic's theme connection in the project itself. Once you have picked your topic, use this graphic organizer to plan out how to tie to the theme in each project section.