Other Leaders Who Left a Legacy
Eleanore Roosevelt was once the First Lady of the United States (she was married to Franklin D. Roosevelt). She played an active role in politics and fought hard for women's issues and human rights.
Check out these websites http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/education/resources/bio_er.html http://www.congressforkids.net/citizenship_6_eleanorroosevelt.htm https://kidskonnect.com/people/eleanor-roosevelt/ Read these books on Myon! Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World (graphic novel) Eleanor Roosevelt BrainPop Video |
Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of Great Britain (think England!) and help lead his country to victory during World War II.
Check out these websites http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/winston_churchill/ http://www.ducksters.com/biography/winston_churchill.php There isn't a BrainPop video on Winston Churchill, but you can watch this one on WWII, to learn more about the time when Churchill was a leader. |
Andrew Carnegie was an industrialist who helped America's grow America's steel industry. He was also well known for being a philanthropist (someone who donates lots of money to good causes).
Check out these websites http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carnegie/peopleevents/pande01.html http://carnegie.org/about-us/foundation-history/about-andrew-carnegie/ This is the site for the foundation that Carnegie started! http://www.ducksters.com/biography/entrepreneurs/andrew_carnegie.php |