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 Mexico. 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 Mexico.
Student Instructions:
Adjust activity expectations for different ability levels by modifying the number of storyboard cells or providing sentence starters. This helps every student participate successfully and feel confident in sharing their fun facts about New Mexico.
Provide sample illustrations or picture prompts to guide students who may struggle with drawing or visualizing ideas. This ensures all learners can express their knowledge creatively.
Pair students for a quick brainstorm session before starting the storyboard. This sparks new ideas and builds student confidence in selecting interesting facts.
Demonstrate how to use books, videos, or safe websites to find additional New Mexico facts. This empowers students to become independent researchers and deepen their learning.
Organize a gallery walk or brief presentations so students can showcase their storyboards. This builds classroom community and reinforces learning about New Mexico in a fun way.
New Mexico is full of unique facts! It’s one of the Four Corners states, home to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and has more cattle and sheep than people. Plus, 75% of its roads are unpaved, and it played a key role in the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
To make a storyboard, choose three fun facts about New Mexico. For each, write a heading, add a short summary, and illustrate with a creative scene. Use boxes or cells for each fact and include colorful drawings or images to help tell the story.
The Four Corners is where New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado meet. It’s the only spot in the US where four states touch, so you can stand in all four at once! It’s a fun and popular spot for photos and learning about geography.
Try activities like making a three-cell storyboard of New Mexico facts, holding trivia games, creating fact posters, or organizing a virtual field trip to the Balloon Fiesta. These keep students excited and help them remember key information about the state.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-famous event held every October. It brings together hundreds of colorful hot air balloons, attracting visitors from around the globe and celebrating New Mexico’s culture and scenery.