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 Vermont. 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 Vermont.
Student Instructions:
Boost curiosity by organizing a classroom scavenger hunt where students search for Vermont fun facts around the room. This interactive activity helps reinforce knowledge and keeps students active and engaged!
Create simple fact cards featuring unique Vermont facts and hide them in different spots in your classroom. Students will love discovering new information as they move around.
Divide the class into small groups and give each group a list of clues or riddles related to the hidden fact cards. Collaboration encourages teamwork and communication skills.
Ask each team to present their favorite Vermont fact and create a quick illustration on the board or paper. This step reinforces learning through creativity and peer sharing.
Vermont has many fun facts for kids, such as being one of the first states to outlaw slavery, being the home of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, producing over 500,000 gallons of maple syrup each year, and having Lake Champlain’s legendary monster, Champ.
Students can create a 3-cell storyboard by choosing three fun facts about Vermont, writing each fact as a heading, summarizing it in the description box, and illustrating each fact with relevant scenes and characters.
Vermont is famous for maple syrup because it produces more than 500,000 gallons a year, making it a top producer in the United States. The state’s climate and forests are ideal for maple trees.
Lake Champlain is said to have a friendly, shy monster named Champ. Over 300 sightings have been reported, making Champ a legendary part of Vermont folklore that fascinates children and adults alike.
The name Vermont comes from the French words vert (green) and mont (mountain), literally meaning “green mountain.” This reflects the state’s beautiful, mountainous landscape.