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NOTABLE PEOPLE WAX MUSEUM
COMES ALIVE!
Designed by:
Annette Acevedo-Martinez, amaceved@jeffco.k12.co.us
Kathy Chowdhury, kchowdhu@jeffco.k12.co.us
Karen Naill, knaill@jeffco.k12.co.us
Cher England-Czyzewski, cengland@jeffco.k12.co.us
Foothills Elementary
July, 2007
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Introduction
The ―Notable People Wax Museum Comes Alive‖ program is designed for primary
students to learn the basic steps in producing research while learning about historical
and present day people that have made important contributions to our society. In
addition to a written report, students are required to ―become‖ the Notable Person, in
costume, as they give an oral presentation. The opportunity to complete an additional
project for a higher grade is also an option.
After spending time discussing what a ―Notable Person‖ is, students are presented with a
selection of books that cover Notable People from different backgrounds and interests.
Students are also taught how to utilize resources found in the Library of Congress. From
these primary sources children are able to scan pictures to create posters, reports, or
import images to produce PowerPoint presentations.
Once students choose their person, they are then given an explanation of ―Tarzan Talk,‖
to begin taking notes in short phrases. The topics of Birth/Death, Family, Childhood,
Fame, and Interesting Facts are provided to each partnership before reading the
material provided. Together with their intermediate (4-6 grade) partner and parents,
students then re-write their information from the ―Tarzan Talk‖ into ―Jane Talk‖
(complete sentences) for the written report.
Next, students transfer the information from their report to note-cards. They then
practice reading the note-cards again and again until they have most of it memorized.
Now the celebration begins! In the true sense of a Wax Museum, students dressed in
costume, are arranged in the hallway, approximately four feet apart where they remain
―frozen‖ until a spectator steps on the designated pad (construction paper) placed before
the student. When a spectator steps on the pad, the student or wax figure begins to
speak and present their oral report. Upon completion of their report, the student returns
to a frozen state and awaits the next spectator. The student presentations are repeated
over and over again until most or all of the spectators have had an opportunity to hear
each of the students’ presentations (approximately 30-45 minutes). Hence, ―Notable
People-Wax Museum Comes Alive!‖
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Learning Standards
Reading/Writing Standard 2-Students write and speak for a variety of purposes and
audiences. Students plan, draft, revise and edit their report.
Reading/Writing Standard 3-Students write and speak using conventional grammar,
usage, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Students apply
correct usage of grammar in speaking and writing.
Reading/Writing Standard 5-Students read to locate, select, and make use of relevant
information from a variety of media, reference, and technological sources. Students
organize and use various forms of media and technology to produce a quality product.
History Standard 5-Students understand political institutions and theories that have
developed and changed over time. Students identify historical figures from diverse
backgrounds in the U. S. who have advanced the rights of individuals and promoted the
common good.
Information Literacy Standard 1-The information literate student accesses information
efficiently and effectively. Students locate information using a variety of formats.
Students use primary and secondary sources to locate relevant information when
answering research questions.
Information Literacy Standard 8-The information literate student contributes positively
to the learning community and to society and practices ethical behavior in regard to
information and information technology. Students cite information sources appropriately
and demonstrate responsible use of information technology.
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Process
Instructional Guidelines For Teachers
1. Discuss and define what makes a ―Notable Person.‖
2. Model the beginning steps of the research process using a sample Notable Person.
Introduce ―Tarzan Talk‖ vs. ―Jane Talk.‖
Tarzan Talk is when one uses short phrases like Tarzan did, “Me Tarzan,” or “She
friend.” Jane Talk is when one uses longer, complete sentences like, “My name is
Jane, and I am happy to meet you Tarzan,” or “She inspired many people to do their
best every single day.”
3. Provide a short summary on each Notable Person represented in the class library or
the school library.
4. Have students select their Notable Person.
5. Explain what a wax museum is and discuss how each student will need to have a
specific pose each time they share their information during their presentations.
6. Students should review the five topics they will research on each person.
(Birth/Death, Family, Childhood, Reason they are famous, and Interesting Fact(s) about
Notable Person.)
7. Study buddies help First Grader buddy read biographies and take basic notes (Tarzan
Talk ) on five topics.
8. Have a conference with each student to review and approve their notes.
9. Send home parent packet which includes the following: Notable People Project
Guidelines, Intro letter to parents, Parent Confirmation, Notable People Goal/Project
Proposal, Assessment Rubric, Completed Tarzan Talk forms, Jane Talk form, Examples of
Written Expression page, and note cards.
10. Once Jane Talk report and note cards have been returned to school, have another
conference with each student to review their final work.
11. Model how to memorize information by reading text over and over again.
12. Practice performances in class and have a dress rehearsal with Study Buddies and/or
other classes. Include the opportunity to view additional projects (collages, timelines,
written letters, posters, and art) displayed in hallway.
13. Celebrate their successes at the, ―Notable People Wax Museum Comes Alive‖
presentation. Include the opportunity to view additional projects (see above) displayed
in hallway. Prior to the celebration, remind parents that this is an opportunity for their
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children to share what information they learned about their Notable Person and not a
question/answer period.
Resources Needed
Library of Congress website, www.loc.gov
Some examples of websites from the Library of Congress include:
American Memory
Sacagawea
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-
bin/query/r?ammem/hawp:@field(NUMBER+@band(codhawp+10033784))
Martin Luther King picture
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-
bin/query/i?pp/ils:@field(NUMBER%2B@band(cph%2B3c11159)):displayType=1:m856s
d=cph:m856sf=3c11159
George Washington papers
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gwhtml/gwhome.html
Orville and Wilbur Wright papers
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wrighthtml/wrighthome.html
Thomas Jefferson
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/ListSome.php?category=Presidents
George Washington Carver
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/
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Shirley Temple Black
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/awhhtml/awtoc.html
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Results 1-20 of 53 for Laura Wilder
photos, manuscripts, WPA Life History
Annie Oakley
Results 1-20 of 34 for Annie Oakley
pictures, video
Actual letter written to Abraham Lincoln from Mary E. Raikes
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-
bin/ampage?collId=mal&fileName=mal1/047/0474400/malpage.db&recNum=0
Rosa Parks (picture)
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-
bin/query/i?pp/ils:@field(NUMBER%2B@band(cph%2B3c11235)):displayType=1:m856s
d=cph:m856sf=3c11235
Collection Connections
Mae Jemison
American Woman, LOOK collection, magazines collections
Oprah Winfrey
African Women, newspaper, magazine
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America’s Story, Jump Back in Time, Meet Amazing Americans, Join America Play,
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb
Inventors
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/science/learn_more.html#
Presidencial Inaugurations
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/inaug/section1.html
Lewis & Clark
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/lewisandclark/index.html
Complete George Washington papers
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gwhtml/gwhome.html
LCD projector
Document camera
School Librarian
Intermediate Grade Level (4th -6th grade) Study Buddies
Rookie Reader Series of Biographies
Biographies from school library
PowerPoint Software
Costumes, provided by parents or district Costume Shop
Parent and/or adult volunteers
Optional: (If funds allow) Field trip to the Museum of Natural History, Colorado History
Museum
Optional: (If funds allow) Speakers
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List of Possible Notable People:
Helen Keller Pocahantas Princess Diana
Abraham Lincoln Cesar Chavez Anne Frank
Rosa Parks Steven Speilberg Oprah Winfrey
Thomas Jefferson Galileo Katherine L. Bates
Johnny Appleseed Dr. Mae Jemison Annie Oakley
Henry Ford Molly Pitcher Dr. Seuss
Benjamin Franklin Mother Teresa Thurgood Marshall
Susan B. Anthony John F. Kennedy Bill Gates
George Washington Amelia Earhart Thomas Edison
Jackie Robinson Coretta Scott King Hypatia
Eleanor Roosevelt Valentina Tereshkova Nelly Bly
Ellen Ochoa George Washington Carver Shirley Temple Black
Clara Barton Laura Ingalls Wilder Hatshepsut
Lewis Braille Dr. Ben Carson Neil Armstrong
Rachel Carson Betsy Ross Roberto Clemente
Alexander Graham Bell John Adams Dr. Martin Luther King
(For additional names, please visit the Library of Congress website at www.loc.gov
and review the Rookie Readers, sets 1-4, listed in the credits section of this document.
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Evaluation
Assessment Rubric For: Notable People Research
Project
Meets Standard----“3” Exceeds Standard----“4”
Report Worksheet is completely filled out with Additional information on: reasons why
completed sentences and punctuation. the person is famous, childhood facts, and
Students must include a drawn picture interesting facts.
of their notable person which includes
labeling the type of clothes and
accessories worn by people during the
time period their notable person was/is
alive.
Bibliography 1 source 2 or more sources
Costume Basic costume includes appropriate My costume includes the basic elements in
type of shirt and pants, or skirt and addition to 2 or more accessories or props
blouse, or dress. that illustrate something about my notable
person. . These might include (but are not
limited to): hat, cape, jewelry, stuffed
animal, an invention sample, a toy replica
such as a doctors bag, etc.
Presentation During the daytime and evening Memorized presentation
presentations of the “Wax Museum,” I
included information from my report
and I used a strong voice when saying
my information. (Students may read
from note cards. Also, students are
strongly encouraged to attend evening
presentation.)
Project None Must complete: Free choice of a project
that tells something about your Notable
person. Choices for the project include
but are not limited to: diorama, artwork
(painting, collage,) model, computer
power point, web diagram, comparison,
play, letter, or poem.
To Meet the Standard students must complete all the categories listed in the “Meets Standard”
column.
To Exceed the Standard students must:
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1. Complete all the “Meets Standard” requirements and must accomplish 3 of the 4 categories
(Report,
Bibliography, Costume and Presentation) from the “Exceeds Standards” column.
Produce a project from one of the listed examples, or must get approval from your teacher for a
project not listed.
An additional copy of the Assessment Rubric on one page
is included with the other documents needed for this
project. See “Assessment Rubric.”
Conclusion
Students have expressed that this process was not only non-threatening but also exciting.
Some students selected their Notable Person based on their respective interests. Others
selected their Notable Person because the students admire them or because the Notable
Person has been a role model in their lives. Students enjoyed working with an Intermediate
partner as well as with their parents. Interestingly enough, parents tended not to pull
students out of class during our Notable People sessions and were very involved in
volunteering throughout the activities. Some parents helped students edit their work, while
others were instrumental in rehearsing the information written on the note-cards for the
Wax Museum Presentation and Celebration. Still other parents were very supportive in
assisting other students with costume clothing and ideas. With the exception of one student
that was very ill, parents and extended family members attended the Presentation and
Celebration. With the amount of work on behalf of students and parents, we noticed that all
experienced a true sense of accomplishment, at the Presentation and Celebration. Students
and parents beamed with pride that evening. This was unlike any other presentation we had
ever seen. Another interesting factor was that as some of the Notable People were in the
News, the children were proud that they knew who they were and what they stood for; why
they were ―Notable.‖ It was very apparent that the students felt a real sense of connection
to the world around them.
Credits
Library of Congress website, www.loc.gov
Some examples of websites from the Library of Congress include:
American Memory
Sacagawea
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-
bin/query/D?hawp:10:./temp/~ammem_EPZL::@@@mdb=manz,eaa,aaeo,aaodyssey,h
h,gottscho,bbpix,bbcards,magbell,berl,lbcoll,cdn,cic,cwnyhs,cwar,consrvbib,coolbib,copla
ndbib,curt,dag,fsaall,aep,fine,fmuever,dcm,cmns,cowellbib,toddbib,afcnyebib,lomaxbib,n
gp,gottlieb,alad,mffbib,mcc,mymhiwebib,aipn,afcwip,fawbib,omhbib,pan,vv,wpapos,psbi
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b,pin,presp,qlt,ncr,afc911bib,mesnbib,denn,runyon,wtc,detr,upboverbib,varstg,horyd,ha
wp,suffrg,mnwp,rbcmillerbib,awh,awhbib,sgproto,wright
Martin Luther King picture
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-
bin/query/i?pp/ils:@field(NUMBER%2B@band(cph%2B3c11159)):displayType=1:m856s
d=cph:m856sf=3c11159
George Washington papers
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gwhtml/gwhome.html
Orville and Wilbur Wright papers
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wrighthtml/wrighthome.html
Thomas Jefferson
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/ListSome.php?category=Presidents
George Washington Carver
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/
Shirley Temple Black
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/awhhtml/awtoc.html
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Results 1-20 of 53 for Laura Wilder
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query
photos, manuscripts, WPA Life History
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Annie Oakley
Results 1-20 of 34 for Annie Oakley
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query
pictures, video
Actual letter written to Abraham Lincoln from Mary E. Raikes
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-
bin/query/P?mal:1:./temp/~ammem_OZoS::@@@mdb=rbpebib,coolbib,mtj,mal,scsm,
mjm,mcc,papr,pin,presp,mgw,nfor
Rosa Parks (picture)
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-
bin/query/i?pp/ils:@field(NUMBER%2B@band(cph%2B3c11235)):displayType=1:m856s
d=cph:m856sf=3c11235
Collection Connections
Mae Jemison
American Woman, LOOK collection, magazines collections
Oprah Winfrey
African Women, newspaper, magazines
America’s Story, Jump Back in Time, Meet Amazing Americans, Join America Play,
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb
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Inventors
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/science/learn_more.html#
Presidencial Inaugurations
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/inaug/section1.html
Lewis & Clark
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/lewisandclark/index.html
Complete George Washington papers
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gwhtml/gwhome.html
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