This manuscript is intended to provide a framework for teachers to use the National History Day curriculum as a qualifying classroom-based assessment which will be required for all Washington State 8th grade Social Studies classes in 2008. A review of the literature of National History day as well as classroom-based assessments is included. A plan for a preliminary assessment of available resources is explored, as well as a sequential topic-by-topic plan for implementing National History day. Possible variations of student-centered activities are included; student roles in the research process and self-assessment are discussed. Alignment with Washington State essential Academic Learning Requirements is reviewed. 

Committee Chair: Dr. Don Woodcock.