Each state in our country has its own unique fun facts that kids will love to discover. For this activity, students will create a 3 cell storyboard that depicts some interesting facts they have learned about New Jersey. Here are some examples of fun facts:
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Objective: Create a 3 cell storyboard that describes and illustrates 3 interesting facts about New Jersey.
Student Instructions:
Set up students' storyboards around the classroom to create an interactive gallery. Encourage students to walk around, view each other's work, and leave sticky notes with compliments or questions. This activity boosts engagement and helps students learn more facts from peers!
Teach students to offer constructive, specific feedback by showing examples and sentence starters like, "I liked how you..." or "Have you thought about adding..." Practicing this skill supports a respectful classroom community and helps everyone improve.
Use digital tools like Google Slides, Canva, or online storyboard creators to let students build and present their facts virtually. This approach develops tech skills and allows for easy sharing with families or other classes.
Offer sentence starters, visual aids, or fact lists for students who need extra help. Allow advanced students to research and add a fourth cell or unique fact for enrichment. Differentiation makes the activity accessible and challenging for everyone.
New Jersey is known for its unique fun facts, such as being the "Diner Capital of the World," hosting the first ever organized baseball game, having over 1,100 movies filmed there, being home to the world's largest theme park (Six Flags Great Adventure), and inventing salt water taffy in Atlantic City.
To create a storyboard about New Jersey fun facts, have your students choose three interesting facts, write a short summary for each, and draw an illustration that represents each fact in a separate cell. This makes learning interactive and creative.
New Jersey is called the Diner Capital of the World because it has more diners than any other state, offering 24/7 service and diverse menus, making them a popular spot for locals and travelers alike.
Over 1,100 movies have been filmed in New Jersey, including popular titles like Taxi Driver, Annie, and War of the Worlds, showcasing the state’s appeal to filmmakers.
Salt water taffy was invented in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the late 19th century. Despite its name, it doesn’t contain actual saltwater but is a favorite seaside treat known for its chewy texture and variety of flavors.