Fugman Elementary

History Day at Fugman Elementary School is a unique opportunity for 4th – 6th grade students to research and present personally meaningful topics relating to an annual National theme and to examine history in a fun and challenging way.  Student winners in each category (poster displays, exhibits, historical papers, websites, documentaries, and performances) may move onto the County competition in March.

2026 Contest Theme

Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History

To coincide with the commemoration of the 250^th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, NHD’s 2026 theme is Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History. The distinctions among revolutions, reactions, and reforms are sometimes blurred. Revolutions and reforms are often reactions to ideas, actions, or events. In turn, revolutions and reforms inspire reactions. Think of it as a domino effect—knock one down, which knocks the next one down, which knocks . . .

The first question that comes to mind is, “Do students have to focus on all three words—revolution, reaction, reform?” No, students do not have to focus on all three aspects of the theme. It depends on the topic. If the topic involves all three, then students should be sure to include all three.

Click the website below for additional resources and to start defining your topic and begin your research.

National History Day

Helpful History Day Links

• Fresno County History Day
• History Day, California
• National History Day
• Library of Congress
• Digital Public Library of America
• Bibliography Help
• Annotated Bibliography
• Contest Rules
• NHDWebCentral 101: A Beginners Guide Webinar