Famous People in History Lesson Plans, Printables and Presentations Bundle

Scaffolding to learn about “Famous People in History"
This inquiry-based learning resource offers a comprehensive exploration of significant historical figures (famous people in history) from around the world. With 116 pages of content plus an additional 24-page file in A-4 format including worksheets and assessments:, it provides a wealth of materials to enhance student engagement and promote a deeper understanding of history.

Inside, you’ll find:

KWL Thinking Routine
Thought-Provoking Questions
The 5Ws Questions
Think-Pair-Share Collaborative Learning
Matching Activities
Sorting Activities
Series of Videos
Web diagrams
Glowing Water Experiment
Art/ICT/writing activities
Projects and assessments

There are 4 sets and A-4 printables:

Set 1 Learning Objectives:

1. Can I identify significant people in history?
2. Can I complete the KWL?
3. Can I match the significant people to their pictures?
4. Can I read descriptions about SPH and stick their pictures?
5. Can I read and talk about SPH?
6. Can I use Padlet to write what I have learned about a significant person in history?

Set 2 Learning Objectives:

1. Can I identify some artists in history?
2. Can I write what I have learned?
3. Can I paint “The Starry Night”?
4. Can I use polka dots to make art?
5. Can I use cubism?
6. Can I read a text about Mozart and fill-in the gaps?
7. Can I play Mozart’s famous piece “A Little Night Music?”

Set 3 Learning Objectives:

1. Can I explain how significant people contributed to the world?
2. Can I use Google Maps to pinpoint the birthplaces of the significant people in history?
3. Can I complete a chart about countries?
4. Can I think-pair-share?
5. Can I make a wig?

Set 4 Learning Objectives:

1. Can I complete a web diagram?
2. Can I make glowing water?
3. Can I read a text about Bill Gates and answer the questions?
4. Can I write what I have learned about Bill Gates, Mother Teresa and Albert Einstein?
5. Can I write significant people’s professions?
6. Can I act-out as a taking statue?
7. Can I answer a written summative assessment?

24 pages in A-4 format including worksheets and assessments:

• 5Ws worksheet
• Reading and matching activities
• Cards game
• Reading comprehension: Mozart
• Professions worksheet
• Jobs worksheet
• Countries and Nationalities worksheets
• Reading comprehension: Bill Gates
• Written assessment: Significant People in History
• Oil Pastel Self-Portrait activity
• My favourite significant people worksheet
• Rubric: Talking Statue

These varied activities about Famous People in History are designed to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity, empowering students to gain a deeper appreciation for the impact of historical figures on our world.

Famous People in History Lesson Plans, Printables and Presentations Bundle