Texas Landmark Postcard Activity

This Storyboard That activity is part of the lesson plans for Texas State Guide


Create a Postcard of Texas Landmarks


Copy Activity*


Activity Overview

Texas 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 Texas. 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 Texas include the Alamo, San Antonio’s River Walk, Big Bend National Park, Johnson Space Center, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and the Sixth Floor Museum.


Copy Activity*


Template and Class Instructions

(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)


Due Date:

Objective: Create a postcard from a landmark in Texas.

Student Instructions:

  1. Click on “Start Assignment”.
  2. Create a 2-cell storyboard or use the template provided.
  3. In the left cell, create an image that depicts the landmark or the state in general using an appropriate scene, characters, and items. Be sure to include the state name somehow.
  4. In the right cell, write a note to a friend or family member describing the landmark that you have "visited". You must include at least one fact about the landmark.
  5. On the address lines provided, make up a creative address for the recipient.
  6. Create a fun stamp in the box in the upper right corner.


Postcard Template

Copy Activity*



More Storyboard That Activities

Texas State Guide



General Facts

Timeline

Fun Facts



Copy Activity*