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 Oregon. 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 Oregon.
Student Instructions:
Guide students to use kid-friendly websites and library books to find fun facts about Oregon. Model how to check sources for reliability and encourage students to take brief notes on facts that spark their interest.
Encourage students to sort their chosen facts using a graphic organizer, such as a table or mind map. This helps them visually group ideas and select the most engaging facts for their storyboard.
Lead a class discussion on how to visually represent each fact. Prompt students to think beyond simple drawings—using symbols, maps, or characters can make their boards more dynamic!
Demonstrate how to turn a fun fact into a clear, kid-friendly summary. Use examples and highlight how to keep descriptions short but informative for each storyboard cell.
Set aside time for students to share their completed storyboards. Encourage positive feedback and discuss what new Oregon facts the class discovered. This builds confidence and a sense of accomplishment!
Oregon is full of interesting facts for students, such as Crater Lake being the deepest lake in the U.S., Portland being called the City of Roses, and Oregon having the most ghost towns in the country.
To create a fun storyboard activity about Oregon, have students choose three fun facts, write a heading and short summary for each, and draw an illustration to match each fact in a storyboard format.
The easiest way is to use quick activities like storyboards or interactive lessons that highlight Oregon’s unique history, such as the Oregon Trail, Crater Lake, and state symbols.
Crater Lake is significant because it is the deepest lake in the United States at 1,949 feet, and a major natural landmark that fascinates students learning about state geography.
Students should include three unique fun facts about Oregon, a brief summary for each fact, and an illustration that visually represents each one in their storyboard.