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Living Wax Museum 
Changes in NC
The “living wax museum” is a collection of visual displays where students, dressed as famous individuals, stand at attention, while visitors walk around and tour exhibits illustrating the life of the person represented.
Rubric Code: WB5935
By ambersjackson
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Basic

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Mastery

4 pts

Significant/Historical Figure
10 pts

This activity requires you to identify significant
contributions of a famous or not so famous historical African American. You will get to choose
the person to portray, but you must get teacher approval before proceeding with the project.
In selecting a person, you should try to find someone of historical significance; someone who
has been successful in their goals and dreams; and/or someone who represents the “best” of people and the world.
Basic

Student did not select a person of significance to represent the "best" of people in the world.
Developing
Proficient
Mastery

Student selected a person of significance to represent the "best" of people in the world.
Content Accuracy
15 pts

• Date and location of birth and death - mandatory
• Family (spouse, children, etc.)
• Childhood
• Education
• Hobbies/Passions
• Other important information
Basic

The poster lacks accurate facts and/or the source of information is not documented.
Developing

Only 2 accurate facts are included or 3 facts are listed but the source of the information is not documented.
Proficient

At least 4 accurate facts are included and the source of the information is documented.
Mastery

More than 4 accurate facts are included and the source of the information is documented.
Major Accomplishments
15 pts

Basic

The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Developing

The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.
Proficient

The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
Mastery

The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
Grammar/Mechanics
10 pts

Basic

There are more than 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster after teacher assisted editing.

There are more than 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation.
Developing

There are 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster after teacher assisted editing.

There are 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation.
Proficient

There is 1 grammatical mistake on the poster after teacher assisted editing.

There is 1 error in capitalization or punctuation.
Mastery

There are no grammatical mistakes on the poster
after teacher assisted editing.

Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the poster.
Use of Class Time
10 pts

Basic

Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.
Developing

Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
Proficient

Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.
Mastery

Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.



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  • Energy, North Carolina, Fourth Grade, AskMsJackson


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