Oasis Middle School students present ‘Real Museum Exhibit’
Oasis Middle School’s ancient world history teacher gave a new meaning to learning recently as her students final project of the year came to life for younger grades to enjoy.
Christy Knight said each of her 120 students picked a figure from ancient history, researched them, worked on costumes, props and accessories, and memorized a one-minute speech in first person. The students had the opportunity to pick a figure from the Stone Age through the Roman Empire.
Second, third and fourth grade students from the elementary school next door visited the “Real Museum Exhibit.” The students went on a time travel challenge scavenger hunt to find various figures throughout ancient history to get them more involved.
“The students will come to life when their button is pressed as if they actually are that person/figure from history,” Knight said.
This is the second year Knight has held the real museum exhibit. She said she really enjoys the project because Jackson Givens, who portrayed King Tut the students that struggle in school, or are not comfortable speaking in front of others, go all out, shine and do a great job.
Brayden Smith stood as a statue until a student pushed a button, bringing him to life to share the story of Hades.
He became immersed in the project – painting his hair blue, and creating and painting Cerberus, the three-headed guard dog.
“It was a lot of fun. I was scared at first, but it was a lot of fun,” Smith said of bringing his character to life and sharing who he was and what impact he had on the world.
Gage Nicholas was also drawing a crowd with his booming voice and costume of Poseidon, God of the Ocean. He really enjoyed “interacting with the kids” during the morning performance.
Nicholas interacted with 36 students, giving it his all.
“There is a story where he sends a dolphin,” he said, which is incredibly loyal and brings back his wife. “He named the constellation after her.”
The Oasis Middle School cafeteria was filled with students dressed in full character, while elementary school students pushed every button to see if they fit the description for their challenge.
Aubrey Klages was Artemisia, a powerful queen from Ancient Greece.
“It was so fun, a fun end of the year project,” she said.
One of the interesting facts she shared in her speech was that even though she was a queen, she was a warrior, too.
“So cool,” Klages said.
Jackson Givens, who portrayed King Tut, was really excited to share his staff, which he built with the help of his grandparents. He said his parents helped him find the costume.
Givens said he enjoyed sharing that King Tut became the empire at the age of 9 with the younger students.