SEPTEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER

 

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Have You Seen the #NHD2021 Theme Webinar?

Visit nhd.org/theme to watch the #NHD2021 Theme Webinar for Communication in History: The Key to Understanding. While there, download the 2021 contest theme book, watch the 2021 theme introduction video, and don't miss the DECODE theme graphic organizer (available as a fillable PDF) for students HERE!

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NHDWebCentral is OPEN for #NHD2021 Website Creation!

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Army Heritage Center Foundation Presents: "The Medal of Honor - Lessons of Core Values" Webinar Series

The Army Heritage Center Foundation will present a seven-part webinar series this fall that focuses on the shared values and qualities of recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest award that can be given to an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Medal of Honor recipients will discuss how courage, commitment, sacrifice, citizenship, integrity, and patriotism can be practiced and exemplified in daily life. They will help define leadership, explain how they overcame obstacles, and reflect on their experiences that demonstrated commitment and sacrifice to others. Author, journalist, and Bronze Star recipient Joe Galloway will host each discussion, and attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the Medal of Honor recipients. The first session of the series will take place on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Visit armyheritage.org to learn more and register.

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Explore Classroom Resources from Our Many Partners

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Hispanic Heritage Month Resources from EDSITEment

Since 1988, the period from September 15 to October 15 has been commemorated as National Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made and continue to make to the United States of America. EDSITEment’s Teacher's Guide brings together resources created during NEH Summer Seminars and Institutes, lesson plans for K-12 classrooms, and think pieces on events and experiences across Hispanic history and heritage. You will find Spanish language resources for speakers across proficiency levels, as well as access to Spanish language newspapers provided through Chronicling America to go along with the 2021 NHD theme, Communication in History: The Key to Understanding.

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Distance Learning Opportunities from the National Museum of the American Indian

Bring the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) to your classroom! Learn about the rich, complex, and dynamic histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere from anywhere with NMAI's new distance learning programs.

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The American Archive of Public Broadcasting, a collaboration between the Library of Congress and WGBH, preserves and makes accessible historically significant public radio and television content created over the past 70+ years. Over 55,000 programs and original materials are available online, including local and national news programs, documentaries, cultural programs, uncut interviews, and more! Visit americanarchive.org/national-history-day.

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Join the White House Historical Association Team

The White House Historical Association is seeking a Director of K-12 Education to join the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History in Washington, D.C. Duties will include guiding the Association’s educational program, which is focused on K-12 teachers. This position is supervisory and includes oversight of staff and resources in the department. The Director of K-12 Education also will manage several ongoing partnerships and teacher workshop experiences. This is a full-time staff position and reports to the Senior Vice President of the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History.

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"How WWI Changed America" Documentary Series

Watch nine compelling videos from the United States World War One Centennial Commission that address several ways in which World War One changed America.

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2021 OAH Tachau Teacher of the Year Award Nominations

The Mary K. Bonsteel Tachau Teacher of the Year Award is given by the Organization of American Historians in recognition of contributions made by precollegiate teachers to improve history education within the field of American history. Nominations must be submitted by December 1, 2020, and the award will be presented at the 2021 OAH Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL, April 15–18, 2021.

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Smithsonian Learning Lab Online Office Hours

Did you know the Smithsonian has more than 4 million digital resources online? Staff from the Smithsonian Learning Lab are available every week during their free Online Office Hours to help you find the resources you or your students need. Tune in LIVE on Tuesday afternoons for a chance to talk with one of their friendly experts. All questions are welcome and they will help you make the most of the digital resources from across their museums, libraries, archives, and more!

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Support National History Day When You Shop Online

If you are shopping online during this time of social distancing, please use Amazon Smile to donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to National History Day. There are no added fees to use this service. The only cost to you will be the few moments it takes to select National History Day as your preferred charity. Thank you for your time and support.

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Vietnam War Teaching Resources

The Defense Department's Vietnam War Commemoration education team provides resources, including posters and a teachers' toolkit, about the history and legacy of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. These FREE resources may be downloaded or shipped to libraries and middle and high schools.

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Library of Congress Hosts Weekly Online Office Hours

The Learning and Innovation team hosts Online Office Hours to connect with educators and share Library of Congress resources. These Office Hours are informal and include a lot of time for questions and conversation! In the sessions, Library specialists make a brief presentation (e.g., about an online Library resource, tool, collection, or subject area) and offer suggestions for classroom use. Past Office Hours have focused on topics like poetry resources, baseball-related collections, the Chronicling America newspaper database, local history resources, primary sources related to science, a tour of the Thomas Jefferson building, and historical children's books. Upcoming sessions will focus on math, civics, history, and more. Even if you can't join live, slides and recordings of the events will be posted on the Online Office Hours page of the Library of Congress website. Find more details, including the schedule, information on past sessions, and how to connect, here. Contact Kaleena Black, kblack@loc.gov.

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NARA Hosts Professional Development Webinars

Visit the National Archives without leaving your school, college, or home! Their interactive webinars for educators feature historical documents as well as resources and strategies for bringing primary sources into your classroom. All webinars are free of charge.

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