One of the ways students can learn more about a place is by researching some of its famous residents! In this activity, students will create a biography poster of a notable figure from the country they are studying. They should be sure to include facts about their life, education, work, and more. As they research, they can use biography worksheets to keep track of information. Teachers may allow students to choose someone on their own, or provide a list for students to choose from. Our picture encyclopedia of biographies can be a great place to start! While pop culture and sports figures from a country can be appealing, students should be encouraged to focus on figures who had impacts in history, literature, politics, science, and more.
These posters can be printed, laminated, and hung around the classroom or school. Students can present their posters to their classmates, adding a public speaking component to the project. Teachers can also organize a "gallery walk" where students have the opportunity to walk around as if they are in a museum and learn more about the lives of changemakers and notable figures from around the world!
For more templates to add to this assignment, check out our history infographic templates and biography poster templates!
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Objective: Research a "Changemaker" or important person from the country you were assigned and create a biography poster about them.
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