Michigan 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 Michigan. 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 Michigan include Mackinac Island, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Objective: Create a postcard from a landmark in Michigan.
Student Instructions
Showcase student work by dedicating a bulletin board or wall space for the postcard projects. Visual displays boost pride and encourage discussion about Michigan landmarks.
Collect push pins, tape, yarn, and labels for mounting postcards. Prepare the display space by clearing it and adding a catchy title, like "Journey Through Michigan!"
Group student postcards by geographic region or type of landmark (natural, historic, cultural). This helps students make connections and see patterns across Michigan.
Ask each student to briefly share their postcard and one interesting fact they learned. Presentations build confidence and reinforce learning for the whole class.
Let students comment on each other's postcards or ask follow-up questions. This promotes active engagement and deeper exploration of Michigan's landmarks.
The Michigan Landmark Postcard activity is a creative project where students design a postcard featuring a famous Michigan landmark. They create an illustration and write a note including at least one fact about the landmark, helping them learn about Michigan's geography and history in a fun, hands-on way.
To guide students, have them choose a Michigan landmark, use the provided two-cell poster template, draw or digitally design a picture of the landmark in one cell, and write a postcard message with at least one fact about the site in the other. Remind them to include the state name, a creative address, and a fun stamp.
Popular Michigan landmarks include Mackinac Island, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, The Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and the Detroit Institute of Arts.
The written part should be a brief note to a friend or family member describing the landmark, including at least one interesting fact about it. Students should also add a creative address and design a fun stamp for their postcard.
This project blends art, writing, and social studies, making it engaging for grades 4-6. It helps students practice research and communication skills, fosters creativity, and deepens their understanding of Michigan's geography and history.