Biography Project

A Changemaker Project is a popular way for students to learn about different people from throughout history and all over the globe and research how they have positively impacted the world today.

In this activity, students will create a biography poster of someone past or present that was a positive agent of change. Students 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! Students can find figures who have impacted history, literature, politics, science, and more! This example focuses on the life of Nelson Mandela, and can be used as a guide to show students what is possible. Their poster could be on any important Changemaker from history!

When finished, students' Changemaker posters can be printed, laminated, and hung around the classroom or school. Students can also present their posters to their classmates, adding a public speaking component to the project. Teachers may wish to 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 and create a biography poster about them.

Student Instructions:

1. Click "Start Assignment"
2. Research a notable figure who made a positive impact on the world. Use a graphic organizer to write down and organize the important information you discover about this person.
3. Using a poster template, create an eye-catching poster about your person.
4. Write at least 3-5 short paragraphs to describe your person's life, accomplishments, and impact on their country, industry or the world.
5. Include a character that looks like your person. Add other appropriate characters, items, and scenes to your design that represent your person.
6. Save and exit when you're finished.