Thanks to funding from the Montana 250 Commission, NHD MT is recruiting Montana teachers of grades 6-12 to join a cohort that will receive training in historical research & argumentation, primary source analysis, National History Day, and founding principles. Apply by January 9.

Tuesday, December 9, 

5:00 - 7:00 pm MST

History documentaries transform research into powerful films that bring the past to life and help make sense of complex topics. To coincide with the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, join National History Day and PBS member station KQED, and PBS LearningMedia to explore how student-created history documentaries can help your students share their voice, knowledge, skills, and creativity.

What you’ll do:

• Explore ready-to-use curriculum using National History Day’s 2026 theme of Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History and the Revolutionary Era as a case study

• Practice video pre-production strategies

• Start a sample mini-documentary you can use as a model with students

What you’ll get:

• National History Day's documentary projects

• Modifiable curriculum and resources in English and Spanish for PBS LearningMedia’s The American Revolution Youth Media Challenge (hosted by KQED)

• No-cost access to web-based video tools

• A copy of the presentation deck to modify and use with students

• A PDF letter of attendance–verifying 2 hours of attendance–to submit to the Montana Historical Society for 2 OPI renewal units.

• Ongoing facilitator support for technical and classroom implementation questions, as needed

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