Vineville Academy of the Arts holds 3rd annual Black History Living Wax Museum
Students dressed up as historical figures ranging from Stevie Wonder all the way to Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Vineville Academy of the Arts celebrated Black History Month by holding its 3rd annual Black History Living Wax Museum on Wednesday.
The event was organized by fourth grade ELA teacher Kimberly Barton, fourth grade science and social studies teacher Tyler Burns and fourth grade math teacher Claire Crawford, with support from principal Kristy Graham and other Vineville staff.
Kimberly Barton, Tyler Burns, & Claire Crawford (Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)
According to Burns, students have between three and four weeks to find the person, research the person, come up with a costume, create their board, come up with a speech and memorize their speech.
“We really wanted students to take control of their learning,” said Burns. “So, we came up with this project-based learning activity where they go home and really work closely with their parents and intrinsically become these historical figures that have played a crucial part in the development of this country.”
“Just so excited to have this legacy that Vineville Academy of the Arts has started with arts-integrated learning, project-based learning,” Barton said. “Just integrating our Black culture into our school setting, so it’s always exciting for me.”
“It normally takes about a month to put together, and the students are excited,” Burns added. “They get into character, as you can see behind me, and it’s typically a success, and this year will be no different.”
Burns says the whole school comes and tours the wax museum, and they allow parents and members of the community to come out and witness history.
“We’re bringing history to life,” the three teachers said.
