Virtual Programs 2021
NHD Student Showcase
Date: Opens Sunday, June 13, 2021
Description: Visit NHD's Virtual Showcase to see all the 2021 National Contest participants' projects.
Click here! Log into your registration account or use code 'bde08701-d9ff-4521-b78d-28da282ec5cd' to access the Student Showcase.
SUNDAY, JUNE 13
NHD Welcome Ceremony
Date: Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET
Watch here!
NHD Virtual Button Hunt
Date: Sunday, June 13 - Saturday, June 19, 2021
Description: Can you find all the NHD 2021 affiliate buttons? Follow NHD’s social media, explore nhd.org, and check out our live events and programs during contest week to find them all! The first 50 students to complete the Virtual Button Scavenger Hunt will receive a limited edition NHD button. All completed Virtual Button worksheets should be sent to virtual.buttonhunt@nhd.org
Click here to download your checklist.
MONDAY, JUNE 14
What is Diplomacy?
Date & Time: Monday, June 14, 2021 - 1:00 PM ET
Description: Join the National Museum of American Diplomacy (NMAD) to learn more about the 2022 NHD theme, Debate & Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences. Have you ever wondered how treaties are negotiated or how foreign policy is decided? Have you ever thought about what diplomacy is and what diplomats do? In this presentation, NMAD is excited to offer you a glimpse into the world of diplomacy, introduce the roles of diplomats at home and abroad, and discuss the skills and tools they use to accomplish their work. NMAD will share ideas for potential NHD projects on diplomacy, and resources you may consult in researching your topic.
Watch via the orange Teacher Professional Development button here!
NHD Sock Hop
Date & Time: Monday, June 14, 2021 - 7:00 - 7:30 PM ET
Description: Put on your NHD socks and join us for the Student Sock Hop! NHD’s own DJ Lady E will be hosting a virtual student dance on Instagram and Facebook Live. There may be a few Virtual Button Hunt buttons released throughout the dance party...
Watch part of the NHD 2021 Student Sock Hop via Instagram here, and keep your eye out for some virtual button hunt buttons in that video too!
The National Women's History Museum Virtual Performance Showcase
Dates: Monday, June 14, 2021 - June 28, 2021
WATCH all of the student performances selected for this showcase here!
TUESDAY, JUNE 15
Teacher Coffee Break
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - 1:00 PM ET
Description: Join presenters to chat about professional development opportunities available during (and after) the 2021 NHD National Contest. This program is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities & EDSITEment.
Watch via the orange Teacher Professional Development button here!
The National Museum of American History Virtual Exhibit Showcase
Dates: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - June 29, 2021
Visit this showcase here to check out the impressive student exhibits representing 51 NHD affiliates!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
Diplomacy Through Humanitarian Aid
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 1:00 PM ET
Description: Join an NHD alumna as she interviews experienced diplomats. Learn how diplomats influence history through humanitarian aid. This program is a partnership between the Better Angels Society and National History Day.
Click here to register for this event!
National Museum of African American History and Culture's Virtual Documentary Showcase
Dates: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - June 23, 2021
Check back on June 16 to access the virtual documentary showcase!
THURSDAY, JUNE 17
Building a More Perfect Union
Date & Time: Thursday, June 17, 2021 - 1:00 PM ET
Description: Come and discuss teaching strategies and primary resources available in our new teacher sourcebook, Building a More Perfect Union. We’ll highlight inquiry-based strategies and interesting primary sources to engage students with the 2022 theme, Debate & Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences.
Click here to register for this event!
NHD Virtual Trivia
Date & Time: Thursday, June 17, 2021 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
Description: Think you really know all about NHD? Join host Dr. Cathy Gorn and test your knowledge of NHD and Communication in History trivia! There may be a few Virtual Button Hunt buttons released throughout the trivia game...
Click here to watch a recording of this event!
Please note: The first 500 participants will be admitted to the virtual trivia game.
FRIDAY, JUNE 18
Historical Argumentation for Students
Date & Time: Friday, June 18, 2021 - 1:00 PM ET
Description:
Join Lynne O'Hara, NHD's Director of Programs, and Dr. Christopher Hamner of George Mason University, to discuss how historians craft and refine historical arguments. The program will be interactive and allow opportunities for questions.
Click here to register for this event!
SATURDAY, JUNE 19
NHD Awards Ceremony
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET
Click here for more information.
NHD National Contest virtual events are open to all teachers and students.
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