Historical Figure Social Influencer Project

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"Influencer" Biography Project: Historical Figures Have students create a mock "Social Media Profile" (Bio, Top 9 Grid, Stories) for a historical figure born in February (e.g., Rosa Parks, Abraham Lincoln). They must summarize the figure's accomplishments into "hashtags" and visual posts. This speaks the students' language.

This project focuses on researching and creatively presenting key accomplishments of historical figures born in February, such as Rosa Parks, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Susan B. Anthony. Students will take on the role of modern-day social media influencers and create a profile that includes a bio, a grid of nine 'posts' that showcase significant events in the figure's life, and 'Stories' that highlight their major contributions. The project encourages the use of credible sources and emphasizes accuracy, personality, and creativity in the presentation of historical achievements. The goal is to engage students in a deeper understanding of these figures' impacts on society through a contemporary digital lens.