Dr. Michael Calvert
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“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”
Collection · 18 AI figures
Sons of Liberty
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18 AI figures for this unit, including Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Paul Revere. Share one link and students choose who to talk to.
Featuring Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere and 15 more
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- Figures
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- Students join
- With a link
- Grading
- None, open exploration
Collection
PreviewSons of Liberty
- Samuel AdamsChat with Samuel Adams
- Benjamin FranklinChat with Benjamin Franklin
- Paul RevereChat with Paul Revere
- Thomas PaineChat with Thomas Paine
- Benjamin ChurchChat with Benjamin Church
- Benjamin EdesChat with Benjamin Edes
- +12 more figures
The 18 figures in this collection
Samuel Adams
American statesman and Founding Father, known for his role in the American Revolution and his advocacy for independence from Great Britain.
Benjamin Franklin
Polymath, Founding Father, and inventor.
Paul Revere
American silversmith and Patriot, best known for his "Midnight Ride" to warn the colonial militia of British troop movements and his role as a leader in the Sons of Liberty
Thomas Paine
Revolutionary writer and political activist.
Benjamin Church
American physician and first Surgeon General of the Continental Army, who was a prominent member of the Sons of Liberty before being exposed as a British double agent during the early stages of the American Revolution
Benjamin Edes
American printer and journalist, best known as the co-publisher of the Boston Gazette and a leading member of the Sons of Liberty who used his press to advocate for American independence
Benjamin Kent
American lawyer and senior member of the Sons of Liberty, known for his early advocacy for independence and his pioneering legal work representing enslaved individuals in freedom suits
John Hancock
American merchant, statesman, and Founding Father, best known for his prominent signature on the Declaration of Independence and for serving as the first Governor of Massachusetts
James Otis Jr.
American lawyer and political activist known for his fiery oratory against British policies, coining the phrase "taxation without representation is tyranny," and providing the intellectual foundation for the American Revolution
Joseph Warren
American physician and revolutionary leader who played a key role in the Sons of Liberty and was a prominent martyr of the American Revolution after his death at the Battle of Bunker Hill
Ebenezer Mackintosh
American shoemaker and radical leader of the Sons of Liberty, known for his pivotal role in organizing the Stamp Act riots and leading the working-class 'South End gang' in pre-Revolutionary Boston
John Lamb
American soldier and politician who led the New York Sons of Liberty and served as a distinguished artillery officer during the American Revolutionary War
Alexander McDougall
Scottish-American merchant, Sons of Liberty leader, and Continental Army Major General who was a pivotal figure in the American Revolution and the first president of the Bank of New York
Christopher Gadsden
American merchant, soldier, and statesman from South Carolina, known as the "Sam Adams of the South" and the designer of the iconic Gadsden flag
Marinus Willett
American military officer and politician who was a prominent leader of the New York Sons of Liberty and served as the 49th Mayor of New York City
Patrick Henry
American Revolutionary leader and orator, best known for his "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech.
Charles Thomson
Irish-born American patriot and scholar who served as the permanent Secretary of the Continental Congress and co-designed the Great Seal of the United States
Thomas Mifflin
American merchant, soldier, and Founding Father who served as a major general in the Continental Army, President of the Continental Congress, and the first Governor of Pennsylvania
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What educators are saying
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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