Robidoux 6th grade students turn research into a living wax museum
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- Sixth grade students at Robidoux Elementary School have been learning about famous people, researching their early lives, accomplishments and lasting legacies.
After completing their research, students put together display boards and brought their projects to life during a wax museum presentation, where they shared what they learned with family members.
Kaitlyn Poage, a sixth-grade teacher, said the project also tied into the students’ informational writing lessons.
“Students did detailed research on a person that they got to pick and they wrote a five-paragraph essay,” she said.
Organizers thought it would be a fun way to kick off the school year and get students excited about learning, especially with families and parents there to watch and support them.
Poage said she had several books on display for students to look through and choose which historical or influential figure they wanted to research.
“If they didn’t see somebody they wanted, they told us who it was and we got them the books so they could start their research that way.
Sixth grader Ava Gallo chose to research Milton Hershey. She said she admired him because he was a kind man who became well known for his delicious chocolate.
“Something that stood out to me about him was that he made his own city in Pennsylvania and I thought that was very cool,” she said.
Her friend Chloe Kotchek, who dressed up as Cleopatra, said she chose the Egyptian queen because of her lasting legacy and experience as a ruler.
“Something I really liked about her about that she could speak many different languages ,” she said.
Another sixth grader, Obriel Hughes, chose to present Lin-Manuel Miranda because of how much he inspires her.
Hughes said Miranda's musical Hamilton sparked her interest in theater and made her want to perform.
“I want people to know that he is inspirational to everyone and I want people to know it and have that creative vibe from him,” Hughes added.
She also talked about how inspired she was after learning that Miranda never gave up and continued pushing himself to pursue new opportunities. His determination was something she said motivated her in her own life, too.
Students from younger grades were also invited to attend, giving them a chance to watch the presentations and learn more about the historical and influential figures.
