The purpose of this lesson is to teach appropriate research methodologies for students to learn how to use appropriate sources in conducting historical research. Students will research – using reliable sources - someone local (a trailblazer) or a product, idea, movement, etc., native to their own community, city or county that has made a path and influenced change or culture in some form. Students will research, not only the impact on their community, city or county, but how it has also influenced their lives. Finally, students will explore ideas that they have for making a difference. They will develop action steps they need to take to make it happen in their own community and the potential outcomes.