
Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”
Interview assignment
Choose from Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt
A ready-made interview for Grade 8, shared by a teacher on Humy. Students question one of 4 AI figures in a live chat. Humy grades the conversation against the rubric below.
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Entscheidungen im Weißen Haus: Interviewe einen US-Präsidenten über Krisen, Macht und Vermächtnis
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Choose a figure to interview
Hello, I'm Abraham Lincoln. I'm ready for your interview. What's your first question?
Stell dir vor, das Schicksal einer ganzen Nation liegt in deinen Händen. Ob Kriege, verheerende Wirtschaftskrisen oder gesellschaftliche Umbrüche: Im Weißen Haus fielen Beschlüsse, die unsere Welt bis heute prägen. Als kritische Interviewerin oder kritischer Interviewer triffst du nun einen der mächtigsten Männer der Geschichte zum persönlichen Gespräch.
Finde heraus, was hinter den Kulissen geschah: Welche moralischen Zweifel plagten deinen Gast? Waren ihre Entschlüsse alternativlos – oder gab es andere Wege? Fordere Begründungen für ihre folgenschwersten Taten ein und bilde dir dein eigenes Urteil.
Entscheide dich für eine Persönlichkeit, überlege dir präzise Fragen und klicke auf "Aufgabe starten", um deine Befragung zu beginnen!
Students see this rubric before they start. Humy scores the conversation against it and writes feedback for each criterion.
| Kriterium | Exzellent (4 Punkte) | Kompetent (3 Punkte) | Entwickelnd (2 Punkte) | Beginnend (1 Punkt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Gesprächsführung und Dialogdynamik Kontinuierlicher Dialog, spontane Nachfragen und aktives Eingehen auf Antworten. | Führt ein dynamisches Gespräch mit vertiefenden Nachfragen und prüft Aussagen kritisch. | Stellt passende Nachfragen, reagiert jedoch nicht immer direkt auf neue Aussagen. | Reiht vorwiegend vorbereitete Fragen aneinander ohne echten Bezug zu den Antworten. | Kopiert lediglich wenige Einzelfragen ohne erkennbaren Dialogfluss oder Bezug zur Antwort. |
| 2. Analyse von Krisen und Alternativen Untersuchung von moralischen Zweifeln, Notlagen und Handlungsoptionen. | Hinterfragt gezielt historische Dilemmata, moralische Zweifel und mögliche Handlungsalternativen des Präsidenten. | Thematisiert zentrale Krisenbeschlüsse, fragt aber nur oberflächlich nach Alternativen oder Zweifeln. | Nennt bekannte Ereignisse, ohne die zugrundeliegenden Entscheidungen oder Zweifel genauer aufzugreifen. | Erwähnt historische Beschlüsse kaum oder beschränkt sich auf rein faktische Abfragen. |
| 3. Begründungseinforderung und Kritisches Urteil Beharrliches Einfordern von Rechtfertigungen und Urteilsbildung. | Fordert konsequent fundierte Rechtfertigungen ein und fordert Selbstdarstellungen respektvoll heraus. | Verlangt Begründungen für Taten, hinterfragt Selbstdarstellungen jedoch nur selten kritisch. | Nimmt Behauptungen des Präsidenten meist unkritisch hin und fordert kaum Belege. | Akzeptiert alle Aussagen ungeprüft und verzichtet völlig auf die Einforderung von Gründen. |
| 4. Historischer Kontext und Vermächtnis Einbettung in die Epoche und Relevanz für spätere Generationen. | Verknüpft das Wirken des Präsidenten präzise mit den langfristigen Folgen fürs Vermächtnis. | Bezieht sich auf den historischen Kontext, thematisiert das Vermächtnis jedoch eher knapp. | Zeigt lückenhaften Kontextbezug und vernachlässigt die langfristigen Auswirkungen der Präsidentschaft. | Weist gravierende historische Unstimmigkeiten auf und ignoriert das Vermächtnis des Präsidenten. |
Die Endnote ergibt sich aus der einfachen Summe aller vier Einzelkriterien:
Students choose one of these figures to talk to. Each is an AI version grounded in a curated biography and selected historical sources. As with any AI, students should check important claims.

16th President of the United States and leader during the American Civil War.

First President of the United States and Founding Father.

26th President of the United States, conservationist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

32nd President of the United States, known for his leadership during the Great Depression and World War II.
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Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”

Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”

Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”

Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”
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