Storyboard That's Picture Encyclopedia is a fantastic resource for research and inspiration! This activity invites students to find a topic that interests them such as an invention, someone from ancient mythology, or an astronomy discovery. They can use the Picture Encyclopedia to read a synopsis of their topic and take notes. Then, they will create a poster that illustrates the topic and provides important facts and details.
These posters can be downloaded as a high resolution image (png) and printed out on large paper to be hung around the classroom as a beautiful and informative decoration! They can also be displayed digitally and students can take turns giving presentations about their topic to their classmates.
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Objective: Create an informative poster about the topic your choice.
Student Instructions
Requirements: Create a colorful and informative poster about a topic including a title, an illustration, and important facts and details.
Encourage students to confidently share their posters by transforming presentations into an interactive class event. Fostering a supportive atmosphere helps every student feel valued while building speaking skills.
Provide students with a simple checklist of what to cover: introduce their topic, highlight key facts, and explain their illustration. Clear expectations help students focus and feel prepared.
Demonstrate how to present a poster by sharing one yourself. Showcase strong speaking skills and how to engage the audience with eye contact and interesting details.
Arrange posters around the room and have students rotate in small groups. This format gets everyone moving, encourages peer feedback, and makes sharing less intimidating for shy students.
Teach students to give constructive compliments and questions after each presentation. Supportive feedback builds confidence and motivates deeper learning.
Storyboard That's Picture Encyclopedia offers a wide range of topics with concise summaries and images. Students can explore these entries to gather facts, take notes, and find visual inspiration. They then use a poster template to design an eye-catching poster with a title, main facts, and illustrations related to their chosen topic.
Popular and easy poster topics include inventions, famous historical figures, mythology characters, scientific discoveries, and astronomy facts. These are all accessible in the Picture Encyclopedia, making research simple and engaging for K-12 students.
An effective student poster should have a clear title, relevant illustrations, key facts, and important details. Using color and visuals helps grab attention. Make sure information is concise and easy to read for classmates.
Yes! Posters created with Storyboard That can be downloaded as high-resolution images for printing or displayed digitally in the classroom. Students can present their work on screen, making it easy to share and discuss with the class.
Encourage students to read the synopsis of their chosen topic and jot down main ideas, important facts, and interesting details. They can use graphic organizers or bullet lists to organize information before designing their posters.