Activity Overview
Creating a postcard is a great way to highlight important sites and tourist spots in a country! In this activity, students will create a postcard, including an image of the site and a description about the site. Students should be creative, incorporating things like the country's flag or other important symbols, and looking up the cost of a stamp in that country! They can also upload photos or use Photos for Class to find real photographs of the location if they can't find something in the Storyboard Creator that suits their needs. Teachers can assign students various locations within a country, or encourage students to choose their own to increase engagement. Postcards can be printed, laminated, and hung around the classroom, or "delivered" for students to admire and learn more about countries from around the world!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a postcard for an important place to visit within your country.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Research important places of interest that are in the country you have been assigned. For example: Chichén-Itzá en Yucatán, México!
- Create a postcard that showcases this place! Include an image of the place or a collage or images. You could even add a character that looks like you in the picture!
- Write a 5-8 sentence description of the site including important information about it and why it is notable.
- Add a design in the background of the postcard using appropriate scenes, characters, or items like a flag that represent the country. You may even include a stamp that shows the postage from that country!
- Save and exit when you're finished.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 6 Points | Emerging 4 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Includes location name, name of famous site and 4-6 sentence letter with an accurate description of the site and why it is important. | Missing one element of text. | Missing two or more elements of text. |
| Design and Illustrations | Illustration depicts at least one major site of importance. Overall design includes attributes from the location with appropriate scenes, characters or items. | Illustration depicts important site. Design and attributes are present but are unclear or incomplete. | Illustration and design do not depict important sites or attributes of the location. |
Activity Overview
Creating a postcard is a great way to highlight important sites and tourist spots in a country! In this activity, students will create a postcard, including an image of the site and a description about the site. Students should be creative, incorporating things like the country's flag or other important symbols, and looking up the cost of a stamp in that country! They can also upload photos or use Photos for Class to find real photographs of the location if they can't find something in the Storyboard Creator that suits their needs. Teachers can assign students various locations within a country, or encourage students to choose their own to increase engagement. Postcards can be printed, laminated, and hung around the classroom, or "delivered" for students to admire and learn more about countries from around the world!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a postcard for an important place to visit within your country.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Research important places of interest that are in the country you have been assigned. For example: Chichén-Itzá en Yucatán, México!
- Create a postcard that showcases this place! Include an image of the place or a collage or images. You could even add a character that looks like you in the picture!
- Write a 5-8 sentence description of the site including important information about it and why it is notable.
- Add a design in the background of the postcard using appropriate scenes, characters, or items like a flag that represent the country. You may even include a stamp that shows the postage from that country!
- Save and exit when you're finished.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 6 Points | Emerging 4 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Includes location name, name of famous site and 4-6 sentence letter with an accurate description of the site and why it is important. | Missing one element of text. | Missing two or more elements of text. |
| Design and Illustrations | Illustration depicts at least one major site of importance. Overall design includes attributes from the location with appropriate scenes, characters or items. | Illustration depicts important site. Design and attributes are present but are unclear or incomplete. | Illustration and design do not depict important sites or attributes of the location. |
How Tos about Historic Location Postcard
Organize a classroom postcard exchange to boost global awareness
Connect your students with peers from other regions or countries by setting up a postcard exchange project. This real-world activity helps students practice research and writing while learning about new cultures firsthand.
Choose partner classrooms using teacher networks or online platforms
Reach out to other teachers through educator forums, social media groups, or international classroom exchange sites. Select partners based on grade level, curriculum goals, or geographic diversity for the most meaningful exchanges.
Set clear guidelines and timelines for students
Establish expectations for postcard content, due dates, and mailing logistics. Post instructions in your classroom, and provide a checklist to keep students organized and on track.
Prepare and mail postcards as a class activity
Gather student postcards, check them for accuracy, and mail them together. Discuss proper addressing, postage, and international mailing tips to teach practical skills.
Celebrate received postcards and reflect on cultural insights
Display incoming postcards around your classroom or on a world map. Encourage students to share what they learned and compare cultural similarities and differences.
Frequently Asked Questions about Historic Location Postcard
What is a historic location postcard activity for students?
A historic location postcard activity is a creative classroom project where students research an important site in a country, design a postcard featuring images and information about the place, and include elements like a flag or stamp to represent the country’s culture.
How can teachers use postcards to teach world geography?
Teachers can assign students different countries or sites, then have them create postcards that showcase key facts, images, and cultural symbols. This hands-on activity helps students engage with world geography by researching and sharing what makes each location unique.
What are some creative ideas for making a student postcard project more engaging?
Encourage students to incorporate flags, stamps, or personal photos, use collage techniques, add characters that look like themselves, or even laminate and display completed postcards around the classroom for a global showcase.
Where can students find free images for their postcard assignments?
Students can use resources like Photos for Class to find free, classroom-appropriate images, or upload their own photographs if available. The Storyboard Creator tool also offers graphics to help illustrate their postcards.
What should be included in the description on a historic site postcard?
The postcard’s description should be 5–8 sentences and include the site’s name, its location, why it’s important, interesting facts, and what makes it special or notable within the country.
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