In pairs students pick a historical figure that they are interested in. Students write down a list of questions that they would like to ask the historical figure if they were still alive. Use the library and the internet to find the answers. Prepare a presentation for the class. One student becomes the historical figure and the other becomes the interviewer.
Students can dress up as interviewers and historical figures.
Interview also can be videotaped and presented as a talk show. Distinguished Women of Past and Present Search for biographies of distinguished women by name or by field. An enormous collection of biographies of Canadian actors, educators, and politicians. The History Net Contains a huge archive of historical personality profiles. The Biography Maker Gives tips on writing biographies which also can be useful in forming interview questions.