Teacher Resources

Teachers, librarians, and advisors are the greatest resource to improve the teaching and learning of history. National History Day’s high-quality classroom resources, professional development opportunities, and guidance are here to support your efforts to teach research skills and advise NHD students.

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Classroom Tools

Lessons for teaching a variety of content areas, developed by teachers for teachers.

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Courses

Virtual programs providing professional development for teachers.

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Institutes

Annual opportunities for student-teacher teams to study history in hands-on ways.

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Teaching Research Skills

Resources to improve the teaching and learning of research skills.

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Advising NHD Students

Guidance for teachers to successfully advise students through the NHD contest process.

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Teacher of the Year

Nominate yourself for the Teacher of the Year Award.

Attention teachers: Apply now for one of NHD's 2025/2026 Silent Hero professional development programs! Applications are open through Wednesday, August 13.

Learn more and apply now.

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