2025 History Day Judges Training
Thank you for being a 2025 History Day Judge! Below are three videos. Please note: these trainings were done in 2023, and a few things are slightly different this year:
There will be no student interviews this year.
We are not evaluating papers.
The judges platform training says we do not have performances. We do have performances this year.
Videos:
Judges Training (40 min): For ALL judges whether new or returning. Many processes have changed, so please watch the video. This is a recording of our zoom training held on Feb 16, 2023.
New Forced Ranking System (18 min): For returning judges who understand the judging process but need to review the new forced ranking system.
Judges handouts are below. On the left are evaluation documents that are relevant to ALL judging categories. On the right are documents that relate to specific project categories (Documentaries, Exhibits, etc.). Please review ALL of the documents on the left, and the documents specific to your judging group on the right.
If you have questions, please contact the Lyceum 831-372-6098 or info@lyceum.org.
Please remember, ALL of the information on this page is important to review to be a qualified History Day judge. We appreciate your time!
Please note: in this Judges Platform Training video I mistakenly refer to the Senior Division as 8th, 9th and 10th grade, which is incorrect:
Junior Division: 6th, 7th, 8th grade
Senior Division: 9th - 12th grade
Full Judges Training Video: For everyone that has not attended a judges training.
Note: This is for a previous year’s theme but the judging information is the same.
Forced Ranking System: For returning Judges that just need a review of the Forced Ranking system.
Note: This is for a previous year’s theme but the information is still the same.
Category Specific Information
Documentaries:
Exhibits:
Websites:
Performances:
Podcasts:
Schedule: Project Consensus Forms and Score Sheets due March 15, 2025
Handouts for
all judging categories:
Evaluating Projects
Judging Materials (All Categories)
2025 History Day Theme (Important!) Watch the video or read the theme book on link.
Judging Criteria - All Categories