Classroom Tools
Ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and materials for guiding historical research.
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NHD.org
Official teacher resource sections
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Courses
Professional learning opportunities for strengthening history instruction and NHD support.
View detailsInstitutes
Intensive programs that connect educators with historians, archives, and teaching resources.
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Strategies for teaching source analysis, historical context, argument, and citation.
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Practical guidance for mentoring students from topic selection through final presentation.
View detailsTeacher of the Year
Information about recognizing educators who make an outstanding impact through NHD.
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Korea affiliate
2027 portal quick guides
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Teacher Guide
Student Guide
General Portal Guide
Judge Guide
Prepare, evaluate, and submit
Register at korea.nhd.org, review the current Contest Rule Book and assigned category evaluation form, and examine available project materials before contest day.
Historical Quality accounts for 80% of evaluation and Clarity of Presentation accounts for 20%. Judges should interview students fairly, reach team consensus, and provide positive, specific, constructive written feedback.
The full Korea judging process—including ratings, interview guidance, appropriate questions, and submission steps—is available on the Judge Training page.