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“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 3 (Topic Selection and Research)

In this video, Virginia affiliate Coordinator Sam Florer discusses how to help students select topics and begin researching.

“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 1 (Getting Started)

In this video, Mississippi affiliate Coordinator Al Wheat introduces you to the program and gives you some tips to get started.

“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 2 (Theme)

In this video, Mississippi affiliate Coordinator Al Wheat discusses the NHD annual theme and gives you some tips to get started.

“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 4 (Essential Project Elemens)

In this video, Virginia affiliate Coordinator Sam Florer discusses the key elements of the five NHD project categories.

“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 5 (Contest)

In this video, Virginia affiliate Coordinator Sam Florer discusses what to expect at an NHD contest.

Ask an NEH Expert: About Editing

Join NEH Experts to learn more about the importance of editing in NHD projects.

Ask an NEH Expert: All About Local History

Join NEH Experts to learn more about ways to incorporate local history into NHD research.

Ask an NEH Expert: Using Digital Archives

Join NEH Experts to learn more about using digital archives for NHD research.

How to Use Google Books

Learn how to use Google Books during the research process for your NHD project.

Mining Wikipedia

Watch this video to learn how to effectively use Wikipedia.

Finding Primary Sources in Secondary Sources

Watch this video to learn how to trace back and find primary sources from secondary sources.

Performing Perspectives: Cultural Appropriation

Learn about cultural appropriation and how to avoid it when crafting historical performances.

Support the teaching and learning of history

Your support of National History Day is an investment in the future

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Judges make the NHD contest possible. See how you can provide students a high-quality educational experience