Whiz Kids: Floris Elementary's 'Notable' Students

Earlier this month Floris Elementary School students became high-profile individuals at Night of Notables.

At the event students become a notable person, learning about them, dressing as them and creating scrap books and other presentations about the person they become.

The program began 16 years ago in Australia and helps students become independent learners. Through the program students learn to apply advanced research skills, do analytical writing, think critically and learn about notable people.

Students study the life, education, hobbies, successes, failures and achievements of the notable person they become to better understand why that person is important in history. They also learn about public speaking.