Famous American/Wax Musueum
Oral Presentations: May 27-30
Scenery Setup: Thursday, May 29
Wax Museum: Friday, May 30
For our 8th Annual Wax Museum, students will become famous Americans. Students will present
information about their Famous American to their class and pose as a wax museum statue for the school.
Famous American should be historical figures, like a president, inventor, hero, athlete, or a person who is a
positive role model in our country.
Oral Presentation:
You will need to present a 3-5 minute speech on your Famous American. Note cards should be used
during the presentation. Costumes, movement, and animation will bring the person to life. The class will be
taking notes on each presentation. Presentation information is due on Tuesday, May 27; all back boards
are due on May 29, the day before the Wax Museum.
Student Presentations are as follows (Have your costume on your day):
May 27 : Nyssa, Rebecca, Antwone, Quinn, Sivan, Ivan, Lydia
May 28: Shyann, Bella, Fiona, Sammy, Jacey, Cameron, Sam
May 29: Charlie, Andrew, Lara, Peyton, Savannah, Tia, Diana
May 30: Conner, Brittney, Madylyn, Niq’hi, Devon, Liem, Jessie, Abby, Destine
Criteria for the Presentation:
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Name of person, date of birth/death, place of birth/death
Family and childhood information, occupation, hobbies and interests
Major accomplishments; how this person has impacted others’ lives
Interesting information, other facts, and famous quotes by this person
If this person had not become famous, how would our lives be different?
Why you selected this person
References
You will need to read and locate information from sources such as:
1. Biography (I recommend an AR book that will satisfy your nightly reading)
2. Internet sources
Wax Museum Scenery Display
You will have a 4-foot space to set up your display. Make sure your display is not over 4-feet wide. The
board must be at least 46 inches wide. Two boards may be stacked on top of each other to make it taller,
but it may not be wider than 4 feet. We suggest a self-standing three-way scenery board. (You will find
these at Michaels or any craft store). You may use other items to enhance your scene. This is not a
report or informative board!! This is a back drop that reflects your Famous American!
Please try to find pieces of your costume in Second Hand Stores or in your big brothers/sisters closets.
Mom and Dad’s are fine also. The scenery board is due Thursday, May 29. This is the day before the
Wax Museum. You may bring boards before this date!
If you have any questions, please contact: Mr. Lindgren (619) 956-5152
jim.lindgren@santeesd.net
Famous American Permission Slip
My child,_____________________________________, has chosen
___________________________________________________for their Famous American.
*Second choice:________________________________________
____ I have read all of the requirements on the cover letter.
____ I can assist my child with the resources from the library, Internet, or encyclopedia.
Parent Signature____________________________________Date_____________
Famous American Permission Slip
My child,_____________________________________, has chosen
___________________________________________________for their Famous American.
*Second choice:________________________________________
____ I have read all of the requirements on the cover letter.
____ I can assist my child with the resources from the library, Internet, or encyclopedia.
Parent Signature____________________________________Date_____________
Famous American Permission Slip
My child,_____________________________________, has chosen
___________________________________________________for their Famous American.
*Second choice:________________________________________
____ I have read all of the requirements on the cover letter.
____ I can assist my child with the resources from the library, Internet, or encyclopedia.
Parent Signature____________________________________Date_____________