As part of a living history research project, learners research a chosen historical figure that they will study and physically represent in a gallery walk. This resource includes a project description, letter to parents, rubric, and sample student work. 

Concepts

historical research, famous african americans, famous people, famous women, african american history

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask community members, other classes, and parents to join your living history timeline event, as an audience can encourage greater motivation and attention to detail amongst students

Classroom Considerations

• Consider the age and maturity level of your students when assigning historical figures to research (for example,it may be a difficult process for fourth and fifth grade students to personify a former slave)

Pros

• Engaging and meaningful learning experience
• Documents can be downloaded and edited

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.4.7 W.4.8 W.5.7 W.5.8 SL.4.4 SL.5.4 SL.6.4 SL.7.4 SL.8.4 WHST.6-8.7