Arizona has so many wonderful places to visit, and postcards are a fun way to let others know about where you’ve been! Using the 2 cell poster template provided, students will create a postcard from Arizona. The written part must include at least one fact about the landmark, and the picture must accurately depict the location.
Some popular tourist attractions in Arizona include the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Tombstone, Sedona, Meteor Crater, Antelope Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend.
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Objective: Create a postcard from a landmark in Arizona.
Student Instructions
Connect your class with a partner school in a different state or country for a real-world postcard swap. This activity helps students practice writing, learn about new places, and build communication skills while sharing their Arizona postcards.
Explain the process, deadlines, and what to include in each postcard. Clear guidelines help students feel confident and ensure both classes have a positive experience.
Pair up students with peers from the other school, and use a chart to monitor who has sent and received postcards. This keeps everyone accountable and excited.
Invite students to ask questions or include fun facts about Arizona in their postcards. Prompting curiosity fosters meaningful exchanges and deeper learning between classes.
Hold a group discussion after the exchange. Share interesting facts or surprises from the postcards received and celebrate new connections made.
To create a postcard activity, have students choose an Arizona landmark, use a 2-cell poster template, draw a scene of the landmark in one cell, and write a note describing it with at least one fact in the other cell. Encourage creativity with images, addresses, and stamp designs.
Popular Arizona landmarks for student postcards include the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Tombstone, Sedona, Meteor Crater, Antelope Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend. Each offers unique facts and visuals for creative projects.
Students should write a short note to a friend or family member describing the landmark, including at least one interesting fact about it. They can add a made-up address and a creative stamp to personalize the postcard.
The activity helps students learn about Arizona's geography and history by researching landmarks and expressing facts through art and writing. It encourages creativity, research skills, and personal connection to the state's attractions.
This lesson works for both individual or partner activities, allowing flexibility for classroom needs. Students can collaborate or work solo to research, design, and write their postcards.