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Nature's Fury
Activity Six Ruins of buildings
Preparing the Wax Museum Presentation (four class periods)

  1. Review the elements of the wax museum presentations from the Wax Museum Guide.
  2. With the class, create a grading rubric using elements from the Presentation Checklist and levels of expectations.
    Tip: Gather examples as you conduct the unit for the first time to use as anchors in successive years.
  3. Explain the use of introductions, conclusions, and organization of the body of the presentation providing examples for students.
  4. Demonstrate the appropriate development and use of a visual aid.
  5. Provide drafting, editing, and revision time for the oral presentation.
  6. Discuss costume options which suggest relevant eras.
  7. Assist students in creating posters which display photos and other artifacts related to the event.
  8. Rehearse oral presentations with partners.
  9. Send out invitations to parents, other classes, and community members.

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