Ontario has so many wonderful places to visit, and postcards are a fun way to let others know about where you’ve been! In this activity, students will create a postcard from Ontario or another Canadian province. The written part must include at least one fact about the landmark, and the picture must accurately depict the location. Some examples of tourist attractions in Ontario are: Niagara Falls, Algonquin Park, Stratford Festival, CN Tower, and Parliament Hill.
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Objective: Create a postcard from a landmark in Ontario.
Student Instructions
Empower students to gather interesting facts about their chosen landmark before creating their postcard. This builds research skills and ensures their writing is both accurate and engaging.
Demonstrate writing a warm, descriptive note that includes a fact about the landmark. Show how to balance informal language with sharing information.
Encourage students to look at photos of their landmark and identify key features to include in their drawing. This helps them create a recognizable and accurate image.
Invite students to design a stamp that reflects the landmark or province. Suggest using symbols, animals, or colors associated with Ontario for creativity.
Display finished postcards and let students walk around to read each other's work. This celebrates effort and builds classroom community through sharing.
Famous landmarks in Ontario include Niagara Falls, Algonquin Park, the CN Tower, Parliament Hill, and the Stratford Festival. These sites are perfect for student postcard activities, offering rich history and unique visuals for creative projects.
To create a fun postcard lesson, have students select an Ontario landmark, draw a related image, write a note including one fact about the location, create a creative address, and design a stamp. This activity builds research and writing skills in an engaging way.
Include a drawing of a landmark or the province, a short message with at least one factual detail about the landmark, a creative recipient address, and a custom stamp. Encourage accuracy and creativity in both art and writing.
Creative projects like postcards help students connect with geography and history, promote research skills, and foster creativity. They make learning about Ontario landmarks memorable and meaningful.
Some easy facts are: Niagara Falls is one of the world's largest waterfalls, the CN Tower was once the tallest free-standing structure, Algonquin Park is famous for its wildlife, and Parliament Hill is home to Canada's federal government.