Dr. Michael Calvert
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“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”
Collection · 15 AI figures
The Founding Fathers of USA
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15 AI figures for this unit, including Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Adams. Share one link and students choose who to talk to.
Featuring Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Adams and 12 more
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- Grading
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PreviewThe Founding Fathers of USA
- Alexander HamiltonChat with Alexander Hamilton
- James MadisonChat with James Madison
- John AdamsChat with John Adams
- Thomas JeffersonChat with Thomas Jefferson
- Patrick HenryChat with Patrick Henry
- Charles Sanders PeirceChat with Charles Sanders Peirce
- +9 more figures
The 15 figures in this collection
Alexander Hamilton
Founding father, first Secretary of the Treasury, and key figure in the creation of the United States' financial system.
James Madison
Fourth President of the United States and "Father of the Constitution.
John Adams
Second President of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson
Third President of the United States, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and advocate for individual rights and limited government.
Patrick Henry
American Revolutionary leader and orator, best known for his "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech.
Charles Sanders Peirce
American philosopher, logician, and mathematician.
John Jay
Founding Father, co-author of the Federalist Papers, and first Chief Justice of the United States.
Samuel Adams
American statesman and Founding Father, known for his role in the American Revolution and his advocacy for independence from Great Britain.
James Monroe
Fifth President of the United States.
Benjamin Franklin
Polymath, Founding Father, and inventor.
George Mason
American Founding Father and author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, widely regarded as the "Father of the Bill of Rights" for his pivotal role in advocating for individual liberties during the creation of the U.S. Constitution
Benjamin Rush
American physician, Founding Father, and social reformer who signed the Declaration of Independence and is recognized as the "Father of American Psychiatry"
Henry Knox
American military officer and Founding Father who served as the first United States Secretary of War and was a key strategist as George Washington's chief of artillery during the American Revolution
John Dickinson
American statesman and Founding Father known as the "Penman of the Revolution," who authored Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania and served as a primary architect of the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution
Robert Morris Jr.
British-born American merchant and Founding Father, known as the "Financier of the Revolution" for his critical role in funding the Continental Army and establishing the U.S. financial system
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Assignments with these figures
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Loyalist or Patriot? Debate the Causes of the American Revolution
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with Patrick Henry and 3 more
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Presidential Decisions Under the Microscope: Interview a President and Compare His Successes and Failures
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with Andrew Jackson and 7 more
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Revolutionary War Newsroom: Interview a Witness with 9–10 Questions
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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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15 AI figures: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Charles Sanders Peirce, John Jay, Samuel Adams and 7 more. Each one has its own page on Humy.
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