Bayville Intermediate School fifth graders dressed up as famous historical figures and athletes and taught their families, friends and teachers about them on April 17.
The students researched their subject’s early life, family background and accomplishments, why history remembers them and what parts of their story inspired them. They then wrote biographies about their chosen subject, created a timeline of their lives and created a speech from the subject’s point of view. The project helped the students gain research experience and understand life in different historical eras, all while infusing their own creativity and interests.