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Upcoming Events 
May 24th: The 4-5 Living Museum
May 30th: Ellis Island Field Trip
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Homework
Math 4 Homework: Homework Packet Due: Friday
Math 5 Homework: Due Tomorrow

Living Museum Project: Benchmark Dates
May 6th-May12th
  • Biography/other books read (at least one book completed)         
  • The majority of research completed                              
  • Research notes on graphic organizer sheets - majority completed                 
  • Projects are chosen (and can be started)                   

May 13th-May 19th
  • Working on major projects and minor components (Use project checklist for guidance.)
  • Read /research further to attain additional information as needed           
  • Begin to think about and gather clothing/items you will need to become history maker   

May 20th-May 22nd
  • Complete all projects / station components
  • Have clothing/items needed to become history maker

By May 23rd all work should be complete with the exception of minor revisions / additions; all station components should be at school.
May 23rd
  • Finishing touches & station set-up
  • Prepare for Living Museum Presentation

May 24th
The 4-5 Living Museum of History Makers Presentation! (after assembly)

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Living Museum Project Components
Required Components
--Read at least one biography book on chosen history maker             
--Conduct research and complete research and record information on graphic organizers
--Artifacts/symbols, inventions and other items that represent history maker
Major Components (Minimum:  Two required)
--Poster/Pictorial with pictures and detailed facts
--Timelines with dates, pictures, detailed important events
(in chronological order)
--Time Capsule / Chest / Other object unique to your history maker with important items
from the person's life, including index cards stating why each item is important
--Book / Pop-up book /Shape Book about history maker
--Report about him/her
--Your own unique ideas for your station
Minor Components (Minimum:  One required)
--Quotes by your history maker (Poster /Quote Pyramid/other display)
--Poem about the person (acrostic for example)
--Trading cards, bookmarks, or other item to give to visitor
--Other ideas you have for your station

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Living Museum Checklist
May 6th-May12th
Biography/other books read (at least one book completed)      _____
The majority of research conducted                                             _____ 
Research notes on graphic organizers (majority completed)      _____
Projects are chosen (and can be started)                                       _____ 
May 13th-May 19th
Working on major projects and minor components (refer to project checklist for guidance)
-Conduct additional research as needed.
Gathering clothing/items needed to become history maker    _____                                                                                                                          
May 20th-May 22nd
All projects / station components completed          _____
All station components are at school                       _____
Have clothing/objects to become history maker     _____                                                                                                                      
May 23rd
All finishing touches complete        _____
Station set up                                     _____
Ready for museum presentation      _____

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Project checklist for my Living Museum station:

Project:   ________________                                                  
Thing I Still Need To Do    Completed Components



Project:   ________________                                                  
Thing I Still Need To Do    Completed Components




Project:   ________________                                                  
Thing I Still Need To Do    Completed Components




Project:   ________________                                                  
Thing I Still Need To Do    Completed Components


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