National History Day Instructional Materials

Below are examples of classroom materials currently being used by other teachers. They are free to be used by others.

Curriculum

• NHD Project Instruction, 18 Classes [DOC]
• NHD and the Common_Core State Standards [PDF]
• 8 Steps of Historical Research [DOC]
• Choosing a Topic [DOC]
• Resource Tracker [DOC]
• Logical Progression of Historical Research [DOC]
• Note-taking for Research Paper [DOC]
• Choosing a History Day Topic [DOC]
• Primary and Secondary Research - Nevada [DOC]
• Narrowing Topic - Basic [DOC]
• Narrowing Topic - Enhanced [DOCX]
• Do You Have a Good Topic? [DOC]
• Final Topic Selection Sheet [DOC]
• Fact Store [DOC]
• Thesis Statement Examples [PDF]
• Thesis Development Tool 2015 [DOC]
• Git 'er Done Checklist [DOC]
• Instruction for Historical Analysis [DOC]
• Historical Context Example - Tuskegee Airmen [PDF]
• Historical Context Graphic Organizer [PDF]
• Investigating NHS Web Site Projects [DOCX]
• Annotated Bib Creation Tool [DOCX]
• Title Process Bib Example 2013 Turning Points Theme [DOC]
• Process Paper Notes [DOCX]
• Alternate Beginnings for Annotations [PDF]
• Basic Paper and Scripts Outline [PDF]
• Exhibit Storyboard Generic [PDF]
• Web Site Project Graphic Organizer [PDF]
• Facts, Outlines, Storyboards Project Example 2011 [PPT]
• National History Day Project Rubric [DOC]

Documents for Judging

• Judging Instructions Documentary [PDF]
• Judging Instructions Exhibit [PDF]
• Judging Instructions Paper [PDF]
• Judging Instructions Performance [PDF]
• Judging Instructions Web [PDF]
• Documentary Form [PDF]
• Exhibit Form [PDF]
• Paper Form [PDF]
• Performance Form [PDF]
• Website Form [PDF]
• Interview Questions and Positive Phrasing Tips [Word]