Historical Person Research Project
There are two parts to this research project.
Part One: Draw an portrait of the historical person. (You may
print out a portrait and use the pencil transfer method for this
portrait.)
Part Two: Write a one page paper explaining the person’s
background, accomplishments, and effect on history. The outline
below will help you organize your information.
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Historical Person Report
Background
a. Family Background
b. Date and Location of Birth and Death
c. Personality
d. Education
e. Jobs
f. Where did they live? Did they move? How did they
travel?
Accomplishments
a. What did they invent? change? teach? create? etc.
b. Why are they significant in history?
Effect on History
a. How did they change history? the world?
b. Did their accomplishments lead to changes by other?
What are these changes? How did this further
change history?