All 2nd and 3rd graders (all 3 classrooms) are participating in this project:

SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECT

LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM

          For this project each student is to choose a famous American from the past (no longer living) and learn about that person.  If possible encourage your child to pick a Hoosier.  Then they are to write one paragraph about the person.  The paragraph should give basic information about the person and a few fun facts. It should be something they can memorize.  The next step is to memorize the paragraph.  Finally, on Museum Day the students will dress up like their person and say their paragraph to our visitors (you and other classes) when you push their “push here” button.  They will be like statues with pre-recorded messages.  Here is the timeline.

                By Wednesday, February 9^th – pick your person and have it approved by Mrs. Elliot

                By Wednesday, February 16^th – write your paragraph and have it approved by Mrs. Elliot

                By Tuesday, February 22^nd - memorize your paragraph

                Thursday, February 24, 2011 – Museum Day

Bring your costume with you.  We will change before we begin.  Please try to keep it somewhat simple – something your can do on your own.  The museum will be open for visitors, free of charge, from 9:30 – 10:30 and from 11:45 – 12:30.

If you have any questions please let me know.  Thanks!