Important people in history

Discovering Ordinary People Who Changed the World with author Brad Meltzer. Sharing the importance of reading non-fiction with our kids and discovering famous people in history.

This list of famous women in history is perfect for sharing with students in the classroom when you need some inspiration!

Chapter 37: Romans 9–16

In the mid-2000s, historian Anna Pegler-Gordon said that visual media often seems more accessible to her students than the written record. They claimed images make the past seem more accessible, giving concrete shape to a world that sometimes seems intangible. Not to mention the immediacy of the image, which often conveys information more quickly than a primary document written in an unfamiliar, or even a foreign, language. But according to Pegler-Gordon, this immediacy also works well in…

Once in a while, everybody needs a boost of inspiration. Not only does it make us live life to the fullest, we also learn to appreciate every moment. Undoubtedly, we can get a lot of inspiration from historical figures. However, there are many people in history who don't hold a heroic or good reputation, yet they have showcased or broadcasted themselves as inspirational figures in one way or the other.

Every year all of our 5th graders participate in our school's Wax Museum program. It is seriously one of the highlights of the entire school year! Here's a run down of how things work: -Students choose a biography on a famous American. -They read the book and complete the American Hero book report. -They design a poster, create a costume, and memorize information about their hero. -For the Wax Museum, the students bring all their stuff and set up in the gym. -We invite our school, parents…

The pages of history are filled with examples of women making major contributions to society and helping propel humankind into the future. However, some of these examples tend to be glossed over and overlooked by some historians. In fact, The Representation Project claims that women are only represented in 0.5 percent of recorded history.

Learning about history is an important part of understanding the world around us, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Wouldn’t it be great if someone else curated historical facts in bite sized pieces to give to you every day? Look no further than the History Defined Instagram account! This page shares facts, stories and videos, so followers can “learn weird things about history” every single day just by logging onto Instagram. We’ve gathered some of the most interesting posts…