The fourth-graders of Indian Rock Elementary School opened their Wax Museum of Historical Figures on May 9 and 10 for the public.
Students read about a chosen historical figure and collected important facts about this person. The student then created a publication telling about the figure to display at the museum. Costumes were assembled that the students wore to “become” that wax figure.
When family and friends showed up at the museum all they had to do was push the “start” button, and the wax figure came to life to tell about the subject. Patrons had the chance to meet and learn about the likes of Michael Jackson, Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein, Derek Jeter, J.K. Rowling, Wayne Gretzky, and George Washington to name a few. All in all, about 125 people visited the museum to learn about this historical figures from the fourth-graders.
Submitted by Mr. Eric Hoffman