Documentary
A ten-minute film using images, video, and sound to communicate the historical argument, evidence, and significance.
Choose the format that serves the history.
Choose a format
Five ways to present one strong argument
The historical work comes first. Choose the category that best helps you communicate your evidence and interpretation.
Exhibit
A three-dimensional physical and visual presentation combining text, images, documents, objects, graphics, and design.
Paper
A written presentation of the historical argument, research evidence, and interpretation.
Performance
A live dramatic portrayal of the historical argument, evidence, and significance.
Website
Interconnected webpages using multimedia to communicate the argument and evidence. NHD websites must be created in NHDWebCentral.
Group participation
Documentary, Exhibit, Performance, and Website entries may be individual or group projects. Groups may include two to five students. Paper entries are individual only.
Source: NHD Get Started and the current Contest Rule Book.