Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma include Route 66, Museum of Great Plains, Pioneer Woman Museum, Frontier City Theme Park, Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.
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Objective: Create a postcard from a landmark in Oklahoma.
Student Instructions
Introduce students to Oklahoma landmarks by guiding them through an interactive online exploration before the postcard activity. Virtual field trips provide visuals, background, and context, helping students choose and accurately depict a location for their postcard.
Brainstorm a list of Oklahoma landmarks with your students, then vote or discuss which ones interest them most. This collaborative approach builds excitement and helps students feel more invested in their postcard project.
Demonstrate how to find kid-friendly facts about a landmark using books, videos, or trusted websites. Show students how to pick interesting, accurate information to include in their postcard note.
Teach students to notice and draw key features of their chosen landmark using simple shapes. Modeling drawing builds confidence and ensures their postcard image is recognizable and accurate.
Set up a gallery walk or partner exchange for students to share their postcards and give positive feedback. This builds community and helps students learn more about Oklahoma's diverse landmarks.
The Oklahoma Landmark Postcard lesson is a creative activity where students design a postcard featuring a famous Oklahoma landmark. They include an illustration and write a note sharing at least one fact about the location, helping them learn about state history and geography.
To make an Oklahoma landmark postcard, students use a 2-cell template: one side shows an image of the landmark or state, and the other contains a note describing the landmark with a fun fact. They also add a creative address and draw a stamp.
Popular Oklahoma landmarks for the postcard project include Route 66, Museum of Great Plains, Pioneer Woman Museum, Frontier City Theme Park, and Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. Students can choose any of these or another state attraction.
Students build writing, research, creativity, and visual storytelling skills by describing landmarks, creating art, and sharing facts, all while learning about Oklahoma’s history and geography.
Encourage students to pick unique landmarks, use vivid colors, invent creative addresses, and share interesting facts. Let them collaborate or present their postcards to the class for added fun and learning.