History Happens - NHD Podcast

Send a text Every year, History Happens hosts a summer pizza party to celebrate the hard work that went into National History Day that year4. This year, I sat down with some of our students—fresh from state and national competitions—to hear their stories in their own words. From the nerves of first-time competitors to the thrill of hearing their name called at Nationals, these unscripted conversat...

Send a text National History Day Topic Selection - Choosing a Topic 🎙️ Welcome back to "History Happens," the podcast that helps you navigate the exciting journey of the National History Day contest. Join your hosts, Craig and Lesley Mateer, as they guide you through the crucial first step of your NHD project: Choosing a Topic . 🔍 In this episode, we dive into one of the most important...

Send a text 🎙️ Welcome to "History Happens," the podcast that delves into the world of National History Day. Join your hosts, Craig and Lesley Mateer, as they guide you through the 2024-2025 National History Day season, focusing on this year's compelling theme: Rights and Responsibilities . 🌟 Each year, National History Day selects a theme to inspire and challenge students. This se...

Send a text Welcome to another exciting episode of History Happens!  In this episode, Miss Lesley and Mr Craig again dive into the captivating world of National History Day (NHD). Get ready to embark on a journey that uncovers what NHD projects are NOT.  Join us as we discuss the critical distinctions between NHD projects and book reports, offering insights into how to craft a compelling historica...

Send a text In this episode, we dive into the art of choosing the perfect topic for your National History Day contest project. Explore the power of picking a subject that truly resonates with you – something that mirrors your interests, passions, and values. Discover the magic of finding unique angles in well-known events, bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront. From uncovering the secret he...

Send a text National History Day Theme - Turning Points in History 🎙️ Welcome to "History Happens," the podcast that guides you through the fascinating world of the National History Day contest. Join your hosts, Craig and Lesley Mateer, as they embark on a journey to explore and conquer the 2023-2024 National History Day season. Get ready to dive into the theme of this season: Turning Po...

Send a text Congratulations - You are heading to Nationals!  Now what?? Listen as we talk about how to get the most out of your trip to the National History Day National contest.  Located on the University of Maryland's campus, this week-long event is a treasure not to be missed. We have had the pleasure of attending 6 times with our children, we want to help you take advantage of all that th...

Send a text You had a great project!  You spent a ton of time on it throughout the year.  You loved your topic.   But, now it's over!  Maybe because you made it all the way to Nationals, but the competition is over.  Or maybe, you didn't advance at an earlier level.  Whichever the case, it hurts.  We've been there too.  The grief is real!   Please join us on this episode where we ta...

Send a text Let's talk about NHD, National History Day.  Hear about the upcoming Florida History Day competition.   Learn about "History Happens" and how we want to help you compete in the NHD competition - and it doesn't matter if you know a little or a lot about National History Day.   https://historyhappens.org askhistoryhappens@gmail.com Support the show