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Using Primary and Secondary Sources in NHD Projects
This video covers the differences in primary and secondary sources, how to use primary sources, how to find primary sources, and what judges are looking for in annotated bibliographies and process papers.
“One of the coolest experiences in my life!”
Eighth grader Allie Tubbs reflects on her National History Day project and winning Nationals.
Interns Help Make Newly Digitized Documents Available to Teachers on DocsTeach
Many new primary sources are now available as teaching tools on DocsTeach.org thanks to our summer interns!
NHD’s Normandy Institute at the National Archives
Students who participated in NHD's "Normandy: Sacrifice for Freedom" Institute recount their research experience at the National Archives at College Park, MD.
Teachers Digitize Immigration Documents in Washington, DC
Over 50 documents related to Ellis Island and immigration are now available thanks to teachers in our Primarily Teaching summer institute.
Digitization and Civil Rights at Primarily Teaching in Chicago
Over 30 documents related to the topic "Chicago: Journey for Civil Rights in the Midwest" are now online thanks to teachers in Chicago.
Congratulations NHD Winners!
Special congratulations to students who researched at the National Archives for their projects!
What Are Your Summer Plans?
The upcoming Primarily Teaching Summer workshop will be held in several locations this year.
Join Us for a Primarily Teaching Summer Workshop
We are now accepting applications for Primarily Teaching—our summer institute for educators on using historical documents in the classroom. Learn more and apply online. Summer 2014 workshops will be conducted at: The National Archives at Chicago, June 23–27 The National Archives in Washington, DC, July 7–11 The National Archives at Atlanta, Morrow, GA, July 21–25 The National Archives … Continue reading Join Us for a Primarily Teaching Summer Workshop