Maryland Landmarks Postcard Activity for Students

Q: What are some popular Maryland landmarks students can feature on their postcards?

Popular Maryland landmarks include Inner Harbor , Assateague Island National Seashore , Antietam National Battlefield , Ocean City , and Annapolis . Students can pick any of these or another notable site in Maryland for their postcard.

Q: What facts should students include when writing about a Maryland landmark?

Students should include at least one interesting fact about the landmark, such as its history, special features, or why it's famous. This helps make the postcard both fun and informative.

Q: What is the best way to organize a Maryland postcard assignment for grades 4-6?

The best way is to use a 2-cell storyboard template : one side for drawing the landmark and the other for a written note. Set clear guidelines, encourage creativity, and suggest Maryland landmarks. Allow students to work individually or in pairs.

Q: How can students make their postcard stand out creatively?

Students can make their postcard unique by adding creative addresses , designing a fun stamp, using vibrant colors, and including local details or characters that represent Maryland culture.

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Lesson Plan Overview

Maryland 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 Maryland. 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 Maryland include Inner Harbor, Assateague Island National Seashore, Antietam National Battlefield, Ocean City, Annapolis.

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Objective: Create a postcard from a landmark in Maryland.

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Click on “Start Assignment”.
Create a 2-cell storyboard or use the template provided.
In the left cell, create an image that depicts the landmark or the state in general using an appropriate scene, characters, and items. Be sure to include the state name somehow.
In the right cell, write a note to a friend or family member describing the landmark that you have "visited". You must include at least one fact about the landmark.
On the address lines provided, make up a creative address for the recipient.
Create a fun stamp in the box in the upper right corner.
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Grade Level 4-6

Difficulty Level 2 (Reinforcing / Developing)

Type of Assignment Individual or Partner

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	Proficient	Emerging	Beginning
Organization	Examples are accurate, complete, well organized, and easy to understand.	Examples are somewhat accurate, complete, well organized, and easy to understand.	Examples are inaccurate, incomplete, disorganized, and difficult to understand.
Illustrations	Illustrations depict the written description with clear visuals of appropriate scenes, characters, items, etc.	Illustrations depict the written description but are unclear or incomplete.	Illustrations do not make sense with the written description.
Spelling and Grammar	Spelling and grammar is mostly accurate. Mistakes do not get in the way of understanding.	Spelling is inaccurate and hinders full understanding.	Text is difficult to understand.

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Some popular tourist attractions in Maryland include Inner Harbor, Assateague Island National Seashore, Antietam National Battlefield, Ocean City, Annapolis.

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Template and Class Instructions

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Due Date:

Objective: Create a postcard from a landmark in Maryland.

Student Instructions

Click on “Start Assignment”.
Create a 2-cell storyboard or use the template provided.
In the left cell, create an image that depicts the landmark or the state in general using an appropriate scene, characters, and items. Be sure to include the state name somehow.
In the right cell, write a note to a friend or family member describing the landmark that you have "visited". You must include at least one fact about the landmark.
On the address lines provided, make up a creative address for the recipient.
Create a fun stamp in the box in the upper right corner.
Save often!

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Lesson Plan Reference

Grade Level 4-6

Difficulty Level 2 (Reinforcing / Developing)

Type of Assignment Individual or Partner

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Student Rubric

(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)

Conducting Research

Present information after conducting research.

	Proficient	Emerging	Beginning
Organization	Examples are accurate, complete, well organized, and easy to understand.	Examples are somewhat accurate, complete, well organized, and easy to understand.	Examples are inaccurate, incomplete, disorganized, and difficult to understand.
Illustrations	Illustrations depict the written description with clear visuals of appropriate scenes, characters, items, etc.	Illustrations depict the written description but are unclear or incomplete.	Illustrations do not make sense with the written description.
Spelling and Grammar	Spelling and grammar is mostly accurate. Mistakes do not get in the way of understanding.	Spelling is inaccurate and hinders full understanding.	Text is difficult to understand.

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How Tos about Postcard of Maryland\'s Landmarks

Organize a classroom postcard exchange with other states

Connect your students with classes in other states by organizing a postcard exchange. This broadens their understanding of U.S. geography and cultures while making the Maryland postcard project more meaningful!

Find partner classrooms using educator networks

Reach out on teacher forums, social media groups, or educational exchange sites to find classrooms interested in swapping postcards. Be clear about your grade level and project timeline for smooth coordination.

Set clear guidelines and deadlines for postcard creation

Share expectations with students, such as including a landmark fact, neat handwriting, and creative artwork. Establish a mailing deadline so everyone receives their postcards around the same time.

Mail postcards and track their arrival together

Send the finished postcards to your partner class and track each one’s journey on a U.S. map. Discuss the excitement of waiting for mail and what students hope to learn from their new friends.

Share received postcards and reflect on new discoveries

Display incoming postcards on a bulletin board and invite students to share interesting facts from each. Encourage discussion about similarities and differences between Maryland and other states.

Frequently Asked Questions about Postcard of Maryland\'s Landmarks

How do I create a postcard project featuring Maryland landmarks for my students?

To create a postcard project, provide students with a 2-cell poster template. Instruct them to illustrate a Maryland landmark in one cell and write a note describing the landmark with at least one fact in the other. Encourage creativity with images, state names, addresses, and stamps.

What are some popular Maryland landmarks students can feature on their postcards?

Popular Maryland landmarks include Inner Harbor, Assateague Island National Seashore, Antietam National Battlefield, Ocean City, and Annapolis. Students can pick any of these or another notable site in Maryland for their postcard.

What facts should students include when writing about a Maryland landmark?

Students should include at least one interesting fact about the landmark, such as its history, special features, or why it's famous. This helps make the postcard both fun and informative.

What is the best way to organize a Maryland postcard assignment for grades 4-6?

The best way is to use a 2-cell storyboard template: one side for drawing the landmark and the other for a written note. Set clear guidelines, encourage creativity, and suggest Maryland landmarks. Allow students to work individually or in pairs.

How can students make their postcard stand out creatively?

Students can make their postcard unique by adding creative addresses, designing a fun stamp, using vibrant colors, and including local details or characters that represent Maryland culture.