Part of learning about notable Americans is learning about American history. As we've explored biographies and started in-depth research about specific Americans, students have discovered landmark events in history.
Students marked events such as the Declaration of Independence...
the Civil War...
...and women being given the right to vote.
The next step was to figure out where each notable American fit in history.
Many students discovered that the historical events they had marked had a big impact on their notable American's life.
And sometimes, the notable Americans had an impact on the events in history.
As you begin to think with your child about preparing for the upcoming Wax Museum, you may want to ask them...
What was life like when your notable American was alive?
What important events happened during your person's lifetime?
Did those events impact your person's life?
Did your notable American have any effect on American history?
How is life different now than when your person was alive?
How is life different now because of your notable American?