First Year Participant Archives - Page 8 of 9

“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 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 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 5 (Contest)

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

NHD Student Glossary

Every field of study has its own vocabulary. The key terms in the NHD Contest Rule Book and evaluation rubrics reflect the language used by historians.

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Guide to Student Research and Historical Argumentation

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.

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