Storyboard That's Picture Encyclopedia is a fantastic resource for research and inspiration! This activity invites students to use our Biography section to find someone of interest, learn more about them and then create a colorful trading card that illustrates the person and provides important details about their life and accomplishments.
These trading cards can be downloaded as a high resolution image (png) to be shared digitally. They could also be printed and laminated to be used in the classroom as tools to learn more about influential people and Change Makers throughout history.
Check out the Picture Encyclopedia of Biographies!
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Objective: Create a trading card for a Changemaker of your choice.
Student Instructions
Requirements: Create an illustration of your Changemaker and include their name, date of birth, and a 3-5 sentence description.
Engage students by displaying their trading cards around the classroom or on a bulletin board. This encourages peer-to-peer learning and celebrates everyone's research and creativity.
Have each student briefly share about their chosen Changemaker, highlighting key facts. This boosts confidence and helps reinforce important details for the whole class.
Let students exchange cards with classmates, so everyone learns about multiple Changemakers. This fun, interactive approach encourages curiosity and expands historical understanding.
Arrange the cards chronologically on a timeline display. This visualizes historical context and the impact of various Changemakers across different eras.
Lead a discussion about shared traits among the Changemakers represented. This helps students identify inspiration and think about how they can apply these qualities in their own lives.
The Changemaker Project Trading Cards activity invites students to research a notable figure using Storyboard That's Picture Encyclopedia, then create a vibrant trading card highlighting the person's life and achievements. It combines creative illustration with biographical learning to engage students.
To create a changemaker trading card, select a figure from the Biography section, use the template to add their illustration, include their name and important dates, and list 3–5 key facts about their accomplishments. The card can be downloaded, shared digitally, or printed for classroom use.
Encourage students to browse the Picture Encyclopedia for figures who inspire them, have made significant impacts, or connect to current lessons. Suggest exploring diverse backgrounds and fields to broaden perspectives.
Yes, trading cards can be printed and laminated for hands-on classroom activities, such as biography games, presentations, or creating a class display of changemakers.
Changemaker trading cards foster research skills, creativity, and historical awareness. They help students synthesize information, celebrate diversity, and communicate important facts in engaging ways.