Webs are an excellent tool to help students organize facts in a systematic and visual manner. Students will research New Mexico and use the blank template provided to show what they have learned. They will then create a 6 cell web that includes the state motto, flower, tree, and bird, capital and other major cities, a famous citizen, date of statehood, nickname, and an interesting tourist spot for New Mexico. This activity could be used as part of a Regions of the United States unit, or as part of an informational research unit.
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Objective: Create a 6 cell web that includes the state motto, flower, tree, and bird, capital and other major cities, a famous citizen, date of statehood, nickname, and an interesting tourist spot for New Mexico.
Student Instructions:
Gather all books, articles, and digital sources about New Mexico before starting the project. This makes it easier for students to access information and keeps the research process organized and focused.
Model how to jot down short, meaningful notes instead of copying full sentences. Emphasize keywords and main ideas so students can summarize facts in their own words for each web cell.
Encourage students to sketch their 6 cell web on scrap paper first. Let them plan where each fact or illustration will go, making it easier to organize thoughts before moving to the final template.
Show students how to draw or find images that represent each fact, such as the state bird or famous cities. Discuss how visuals help make their web more engaging and memorable.
Lead a quick check for correct facts and clear summaries. Encourage students to proofread and make sure each cell is complete before turning in their work.
A 6 cell web activity is a visual organizer where students research key facts about New Mexico—like the state motto, flower, tree, bird, capital cities, famous citizens, date of statehood, nickname, and tourist spots—and present them in six connected sections for easy understanding.
To create a spider map, have students write "New Mexico" in the center, then draw six branches for categories like cities, state symbols, famous people, history, nickname, and tourist spots. Add illustrations and short summaries for each branch to organize research visually.
Students should include the state motto, flower, tree, bird, capital and major cities, a famous citizen, date of statehood, nickname, and an interesting tourist spot to create a complete research web about New Mexico.
Webs or spider maps help students organize information visually, making it easier to connect facts and remember details about New Mexico. They're especially effective for grades 3–6 because they support both research and creative thinking skills.
The best way is to assign each student or group a state, have them complete the New Mexico web activity, then present their findings. This encourages comparison between states and reinforces regional differences and similarities in the United States.