New Mexico 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 New Mexico. 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 New Mexico include Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park, Los Alamos, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Old Town Albuquerque, and Taos.
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Objective: Create a postcard from a landmark in New Mexico.
Student Instructions
Gather reliable sources such as books, websites, and brochures about New Mexico landmarks to provide students with a variety of research materials. Encourage students to compare information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy.
Ask students to list what they want to know about their chosen landmark. Model how to turn curiosity into research questions, such as “When was it built?” or “Why is it important?” This makes research more focused and engaging.
Set up a scavenger hunt where students search for specific facts—like location, history, and unique features—about their landmark. Offer small rewards to boost motivation and make learning fun!
Show students how to jot down short, important points instead of copying full sentences. Use graphic organizers or simple tables to help them sort and remember their facts easily.
Review some student-found facts as a group. Discuss why fact-checking matters and how to spot reliable information. This builds critical thinking skills in a supportive way.
The New Mexico Landmark Postcard activity is a creative lesson where students design a postcard featuring a famous New Mexico landmark. They draw an image of the landmark and write a message that includes at least one fact about the location, helping them learn about geography and history in a fun way.
To create a New Mexico landmark postcard, have students use a 2-cell template: one cell for an illustrated scene of a chosen landmark (like Carlsbad Caverns or White Sands), and the other for a written note describing the site and including at least one factual detail. Students can add a fun stamp and address for extra creativity.
Popular New Mexico landmarks for postcards include Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park, Los Alamos, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Old Town Albuquerque, and Taos.
Making a postcard encourages creativity, research, and writing skills while helping students connect with state history and geography. It also allows for personal expression and can be easily adapted for individual or partner work.
The written part should include a friendly note describing the landmark, at least one fact about the location, a creative address for the recipient, and can include a fun, student-designed stamp in the corner.