Introducing National History Day

Teacher Planning

• CA H/SS Framework

• CA H/SS Framwork NHD-CA Alignment

• NHD Timeline by Month

• Scaffolding Activities for NHD

• History Day Game Plan

• Learning Targets

Class Introduction/Kickoff

• Exploring NHD Video

• NHD-CA State Contest Recap Video

• NHD-CA Student Scavenger Hunt (PDF Version)

Sample Timelines/Syllabi

• Classroom Timeline - Sample 1

• Classroom Timeline - Sample 2

• Classroom Timeline - Sample 3

• Classroom Timeline - Sample 4

Sample Projects 

• Projects, Process Papers, and Bibliographies

Parent Letters/Student Contracts

• Parent Letter - Sample 1

• Parent Letter - Sample 2

• Parent Letter - Sample 3

• History Day Contract - Sample 1

• FAQ Sample

Logos/Artwork