About the historical figure wheel
Spin for a famous historical figure from around the world, from ancient rulers to civil rights leaders. Teachers use it to assign biography projects, wax museum presentations, and "who am I?" guessing games.
Ways to use it
- Assign biography or wax museum projects.
- "Who am I?" game: give clues until classmates guess.
- History warm-up: name one thing they’re known for.
What’s on this wheel (18)
- Abraham Lincoln
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Harriet Tubman
- Rosa Parks
- Cleopatra
- Julius Caesar
- Joan of Arc
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Nelson Mandela
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Amelia Earhart
- Frederick Douglass
- Susan B. Anthony
- Genghis Khan
- Benjamin Franklin
- Helen Keller
- Napoleon Bonaparte
Frequently asked questions
What is a wax museum project?
Each student researches a figure, dresses as them, and "comes to life" to give a short speech when visitors press a button or tap them.
Can I add figures from our curriculum?
Yes. Edit the list and click Save to reuse it for future classes.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.