Using Inquiry-Driven Learning to Teach Historical Thinking & Research Skills

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NHD Teaches

NHD teaches critical thinking, writing, and research skills and boosts performance across all subjects.

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NHD Prepares

NHD prepares students for college, careers, and citizenship.

NHD Inspires

NHD inspires students to do more than they ever thought they could.

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About the PLC

This is a 5-part series digging into the History Day process. Emphasizing skills + participating in NHD

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  • If you are

    -A teacher in grades 4-12

    -Able to attend in person on one of the following dates:

    • September 6 (Las Vegas)

    • September 20 (Reno)

    • October 5 (Elko) - tentative

    -Able to participate in virtual professional learning throughout the school year

    • November 6

      January 15

      February 12

    -Committed to implementing the National History Day Program in your classroom during the 2025- 2026 school year

    -Enthusiastic about using inquiry-based learning in your classroom

    Then this PLC is for YOU!!!

  • The Spark Curiosity PLC will include a blended model of learning from scholars, pedagogy experts, and peers.

    Teachers who join us will have the opportunity to learn more about the inquiry-driven, authentic assessment program National History Day

    We aim to bring inquiry-based learning to classrooms across Nevada and provide community engagement opportunities to a broader, more diverse group of students.

  • In Nevada we have three grade level groupings for NHD

    • Youth Division- 4th and 5th grade

    • Junior Division - 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

    • Senior Division - 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.

  • YES! We would love for teams of teachers to attend. We want to support the whole child in this work. Reach out to us with any questions about how this will work.

  • Choose one location

    Las Vegas (September 6th)

    Nevada State Museum

    Reno (September 20th)

    TBD

    Elko (October 5th)

    TBD

  • Each in-person workshop will run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

    detailed agenda coming soon

  • Participants will receive AT NO COST

    • Training in how to implement History Day, an Inquiry-Based Learning program through a digital learning lens

    • History Day Teachers Guide

    • $500 Stipend

    • $300 Literacy & Project Classroom Supply Budget

    • One HerStory Book + Digital Learning Resources

    • 30+ Nevada State Department of Education Credit Hours

Coordinator Christine Hull works with students at Clayton Middle School

History Day in the News

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NHD Student A. Coulter shares her documentary

Source Las Vegas Review Journal

NHD featured on CBS Sunday Morning & PBS NewsHour

Our History Day PLC has been made possible by generous support from

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