Hawaii 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 Hawaii. 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 Hawaii include Waikiki Beach, Haleakalā National Park, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay, and Volcanoes National Park.
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Objective: Create a postcard from a landmark in Hawaii.
Student Instructions
Boost your students' critical thinking by having them research their chosen Hawaiian landmark before creating their postcards. This deepens understanding and encourages independent learning.
Show students how to find trustworthy websites by checking for .edu, .gov, or reputable organizations. Emphasize cross-checking facts to ensure accuracy.
Instruct students to jot down 2–3 interesting facts about their landmark. Encourage using bullet points and their own words for clarity and retention.
Demonstrate turning research notes into friendly, postcard-appropriate sentences. Show examples of making information engaging but concise.
Have students trade postcards with a partner to check facts and give feedback. This promotes accuracy and collaborative learning before final submission.
To create a postcard lesson, provide students with a template divided into two sections. Instruct them to draw or select an image of a Hawaiian landmark on one side and write a short note describing the landmark, including at least one fact, on the other. Encourage creativity with the address and stamp areas to make it engaging.
Popular Hawaiian landmarks for a postcard activity include Waikiki Beach, Haleakalā National Park, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay, and Volcanoes National Park. These sites offer rich history and unique scenery for students to explore.
Students should write a brief note to a friend or family member describing the Hawaiian landmark they've 'visited.' The note must include at least one interesting fact about the landmark and can be personalized with a made-up address and a fun, creative stamp.
Postcard activities make learning interactive and creative, helping students practice written communication while reinforcing geography, culture, and history. They also allow students to express what they've learned visually and in writing, making lessons memorable.
To make the postcard lesson engaging, use colorful templates, encourage imaginative artwork, incorporate fun facts about Hawaiian landmarks, and allow students to invent creative addresses and stamps. Partner work and sharing postcards with the class can boost participation and excitement.