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Start early in the school year. Make history fair part of the curriculum and set a schedule for students to pick a topic, locate sources, write an outline, and complete their project. Send information home to parents about their child's assignment. Attending a workshop for new teachers is strongly recommended. Teaching resources to help you and your students are available free of charge.

For more detailed information view the Teacher Handbook online. Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view this document. To download the proper version click the icon


Online Resources

National History Day - Research Central

Illinois Digital Archives

Illinois State Archives

Illinois State Library - Reference and information services.

Illinois State Museum - "At Home in the Heartland" provides many ideas for topics.

Illinois History Pages - Information on many

Learn Illinois - Site for younger kids.

Learning Online

Chicago Metro History Education Center - Basic guidelines to selecting a history fair topic.

Southern Illinois History - Places

Southern Illlinois History - People



If you are interested in becoming a judge for the llinois History Fair contact Pete Harbison at (217) 782-2981 or Email Pete.


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