To foster community by identifying what people from a time long ago have in common with Bronx people of today. They write down quotes that are especially visionary. Back at school, have students closely observe real coins during the design phase as well as while forming the coins. They push plasticine into the container lid. They press, pull and pinch the surface of the plasticine to show the head.
Students write with sticks on the surface.
Allow time for students to appreciate each other's work, and ask for positive comments to share about others' work. Read historical fiction about the period during which the Great American lived and write an essay or book report on it.