Biographies Changing World Exhibit

Third graders in all of the Glen Head Elementary classes were recently involved in an exciting interdisciplinary learning experience - combining English, social studies and the arts. Each student selected a famous person in history or current events – someone who leaves the world a better place – and embodied them in the culmination titled, the Wax Museum.

Clad in elaborate costumes today, the students took to the stage to showcase their famous person in history and sing songs. The third graders had written their biographies in first person which they then presented to enable those visiting to learn about their iconic characters. Weeks leading up to this impressive presentation, the third graders practiced expressive elocution and public speaking to capture the essence of each famous person.

All of the third-graders participated in a layered experience of researching, reading, learning, singing, and acting! They not only investigated historic icons including Albert Einstein, Ruby Bridges, Princess Diana, Martin Luther King Jr., Helen Keller, Steve Jobs, Alexander Hamilton, Simone Biles, Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter, Misty Copeland, and Thomas Edison (just to name a few!) but learned important events and movements in history involving some of these famous icons.

Congratulations to all of the students in the third-grade classes and their teachers for presenting such an incredibly creative and educational experience for all of those who were fortunate to attend the Wax Museum at Glen Head Elementary School.

Photos and article by Shelly Newman