Famous Faces Found At Dogwood's Wax Museum

SMITHTOWN, NY - From Smithtown Central School District: Historical figures came to life in the cafeteria at Dogwood Elementary School in the Smithtown Central School District when Danielle Neri’s class held their fifth-grade class wax museum on May 22.

During the last three months, the students did a biography study. Each student researched a historical figure of interest and created a research report, Google slideshow, poetry, and a portrait of their historical figure.

As a culminating activity, the fifth-graders participated in a living wax museum. The students dressed like their character – with famous faces like Princess Diana, Walt Disney, Mozart and more – and once the visitors to the museum tapped them on the shoulder, their character came to life.

Back in the classroom, invited guests had a chance to watch a video that was created using green screen technology. Each student was featured in the video playing the role of his or her historical figure.

Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District