Description
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Eleanor Roosevelt in a fun, fresh, and engaging way! Through this activity, students will explore Roosevelt’s influential role as First Lady, humanitarian, diplomat, and champion for human rights. As they work together, they’ll also strengthen their teamwork and communication skills while contributing to one unified final product.
This biography research activity is an excellent addition to social studies lessons, government units, or Women’s History Month. Students will connect Roosevelt’s advocacy and global impact to broader themes of leadership, equality, and civic responsibility.
Students will begin by researching Eleanor Roosevelt and gathering information about her background, accomplishments, and contributions to human rights and public service. They’ll then record their findings in the designated sections on the poster before working together to color or paint and assemble the final display. Once completed, the six-piece poster can be printed on regular paper or cardstock and will measure approximately 28" x 15" when taped together. For long-lasting classroom use, you can laminate the finished product!
This resource includes student directions, a project rubric, and a brainstorm graphic organizer. It also includes six blank coloring pages that come together to form one cohesive poster, an Eleanor Roosevelt answer key, an example of the final project colored, and a digitally colored example to guide and inspire your students.