Historic figures share stories at elementary schools

Lee Road and Gardiners Avenue elementary schools in the Levittown Public School District were host to a wide array of historic figures plucked right from their respective times. Sixth graders from Jonas E. Salk Middle School visited the schools dressed up and ready to educate their younger peers about their subjects.

In their classes, Salk students researched various historic figures who made significant impacts on the world. Choosing one historic figure, sixth graders prepared costumes and learned about all aspects of their subjects’ lives so they could adopt their persona. Informational poster boards were created by each student in preparation of a live wax museum at Lee Road and Gardiners Avenue.

On March 9, fourth and fifth graders stepped foot into makeshift museums made up of their visiting sixth grade peers. Students made their way to each exhibit to hear the historic figures explain who they are. They learned about the backgrounds of Cleopatra, William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Leonardo DaVinci and many more.

Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

Students’ creativity was expressed through their costumes and presentations.

March 17, 2023