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National History Day - Teachers

Looking to learn more about NHD in the classroom? Make sure to contact us and register as a NHD teacher to receive our updates throughout the year.
See the wide variety of resources available to teachers to support National History Day in the classroom.
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National History Day - Teachers Toolkit

Get the contest rules, an introductory student guidebook, a teacher's handbook, theme information, and project ideas.
Get the contest rules, an introductory student guidebook, a teacher's handbook, theme information, and project ideas.
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National History Day - Frequently Asked Questions

National History Day Frequently Asked Questions. Email us to get answers to commonly asked questions about National History Day in Wisconsin.
National History Day Frequently Asked Questions. Email us to get answers to commonly asked questions about National History Day in Wisconsin.
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Visit a Wisconsin History Research Institution

NHD Research
Learn where to go to research your National History Day in Wisconsin topic.
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Common Core Standards and National History Day (PDF)

Meeting the Standards with NHD
See the connections between National History Day and Common Core standards
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Printable Results and Rank Form for School-Level NHD Events (PDF)

National History Day in Wisconsin
Use this rank form for judges to submit their results at your school-level NHD event.
Guide or Instruction

How to Plan a School-Level NHD Event: Part 1: Getting Started

National History Day in Wisconsin
What to do before holding a National History Day event at your school
Guide or Instruction

Sample Letters to Judges for School-Level NHD Events (PDF)

National History Day in Wisconsin
Example recruitment and confirmation letters to school-level event judges for National History Day in Wisconsin
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Judge Orientation Script for NHD Competitions (PDF)

National History Day Competitions
A generic judge orientation outline used at the state event and at several regional events in Wisconsin
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Sample Schedules for School-Level NHD Events (PDF)

National History Day in Wisconsin
Check out a sample schedule to help you prepare for your own National History Day event
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Press Release Template for School-Level NHD Events (PDF)

National History Day in Wisconsin
See a press release template for a school-level NHD event
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How to Plan a School-Level NHD Event: Part 2: Day of the Event

National History Day in Wisconsin
What to do the day of a National History Day event at your school
Guide or Instruction

How to Plan a School-Level NHD Event: Part 3: After the Event

National History Day in Wisconsin
What to do after holding a National History Day event at your school
Classroom Material

Pre-Visit Activities for Field Trips to the Wisconsin Historical Society Library and Archives

National History Day Research
Prepare your students for their research fieldtrip to the Wisconsin Historical Society Library and Archives
Field Trip or Tour

'What's the Big Idea' Guided Tour

Wisconsin Historical Museum Field Trip
If your school or class working on a project-based lesson or taking part in the National History Day program, this field trip is for you!
Article

Plan a School Event for History Day

Learn how to conduct a National History Day event at your school.

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