3/22/19 - 2nd Grade Wax Museum

Students at Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School were taken back in time on April 22 thanks to the unique presentation of a living history museum organized by the school’s second grade class. As part of their social studies curriculum, the second graders dressed as famous American historical figures and symbols and acted as live statues while students from other grade levels walked through the exhibits.

Renowned figures such as presidents, astronauts, civil rights leaders, cultural icons and athletes came to life during the history museum. In addition to researching and dressing up as their figures, the presenters collected props and created posters to share what they had learned. Many students wore such accurate costumes that they could easily be identified without reading their poster to know who they were representing.

While the history museum is meant to teach social studies topics, it has also become a rite of passage for the school’s second graders, with younger grades looking forward to the milestone project.