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.”
Collection · 18 AI figures
WW I
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18 AI figures for this unit, including Vladimir Lenin, Woodrow Wilson and Kaiser Wilhelm II. Share one link and students choose who to talk to.
Featuring Vladimir Lenin, Woodrow Wilson, Kaiser Wilhelm II and 15 more
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- Figures
- 18
- Students join
- With a link
- Grading
- None, open exploration
Collection
PreviewWW I
- Vladimir LeninChat with Vladimir Lenin
- Woodrow WilsonChat with Woodrow Wilson
- Kaiser Wilhelm IIChat with Kaiser Wilhelm II
- Georges ClemenceauChat with Georges Clemenceau
- General John J. PershingChat with General John J. Pershing
- David Lloyd GeorgeChat with David Lloyd George
- +12 more figures
The 18 figures in this collection
Vladimir Lenin
Revolutionary leader and the first head of government of Soviet Russia.
Woodrow Wilson
28th President of the United States and key figure in the establishment of the League of Nations.
Kaiser Wilhelm II
The last German Emperor and King of Prussia.
Georges Clemenceau
French statesman and prime minister during World War I.
General John J. Pershing
Prominent U.S. military leader in World War I.
David Lloyd George
British Prime Minister during World War I.
Paul Von Hindenburg
German military officer and statesman, served as president of Germany from 1925 to 1934.
Field Marshal Douglas Haig
British senior officer during World War I, notably led the British Expeditionary Force in the Battle of the Somme and Battle of Passchendaele.
War Nurses
Medical professionals who provide care to wounded soldiers during times of conflict.
Conscientious Objectors
Individuals who refuse to serve in the military for reasons of conscience, often related to religious or moral beliefs.
Trench Soldiers (Tommy Atkins)
British infantry soldiers who fought in trench warfare during World War I.
Harlem Hellfighters
All-African American infantry regiment that served in World War I.
Armenian Genocide Survivors
Individuals who survived the systematic killing and deportation of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
Erich Ludendorff
German general during World War I.
Marcel Duchamp
French-American painter, sculptor, and writer associated with the Dada movement.
Tsar Nicholas II
Last Emperor of Russia before the Bolshevik Revolution.
Mata Hari
Exotic dancer and accused spy during World War I.
Ferdinand Foch
French general and military theorist, known for his leadership during World War I.
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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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18 AI figures: Vladimir Lenin, Woodrow Wilson, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Georges Clemenceau, General John J. Pershing, David Lloyd George, Paul Von Hindenburg, Field Marshal Douglas Haig and 10 more. Each one has its own page on Humy.
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