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Social studies worksheet · Historical figures
Hall of Fame Nomination
A persuasive research form: kids nominate a historical figure for a classroom Hall of Fame with a portrait, 3 reasons and proof for each.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Topic
- Historical figures
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Researching people from history, Biography, Cause and effect, Using sources
What kids do
“Pick a person from history who you think belongs in a Hall of Fame. Fill in the form to make your case.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Hall of Fame portrait
- They are known for:
- Proof (something they did)
- Without this person, the world would be different because…
Teacher tip
Hold a class vote on the nominations.
How to use it
- Let kids pick from a list of people you have books about.
- Use the sheet as a plan for a short report or presentation.
- Keep a classroom globe, a world map and a U.S. map in reach while kids work.
Watch for
Kids who copy whole sentences from a book. Teach them to write facts in their own words.
Talk about it
- What made this person brave or determined?
- What question would you ask an expert on this topic?
Take it further
Make a class timeline of the people kids researched.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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