On December 9th, both of Mt. Loafer's fifth-grade classes explored historical figures of the world by transforming themselves into a live wax museum.
Each student picked a figure from any genre of fame, whether it was a business figure like Steve Jobs or Milton Hershey, a sports star such as Babe Ruth or Michael Jordan or an historical figure like Betsy Ross or Jackie Kennedy. Each student had to research and write a brief biography to help explain their figure's childhood, their rise to fame, and what they are doing now or when they died.
The students then developed costumes and props for their character and to complete the wax museum effect, they arranged themselves around the school's cafeteria in non-lifelike poses. Many of the students really went all out on their costumes, coming up with elaborate hair, clothing or makeup. The effort they put into their research, from creating their wax persona and then bringing their character to life, is very exciting. The fifth-graders love the project and the younger kids look forward to it for years.
In a single morning, the school's cafeteria is turned into a wax museum filled with fascinating stories told by young artists. Everywhere you looked was another fascinating persona with an interesting story begging to be told.
The best part of the day is seeing Sacajawea, Pocahontas and Cleopatra laughing and talking with Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Annie Oakley.
Thank you to our Fifth Grade teachers; Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Naccarato, and Mrs. Dewey for helping to bring history to life.