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 Maryland. 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 Maryland.
Student Instructions:
Expand your storyboard by exploring new, lesser-known Maryland facts. Encourage students to dig deeper beyond the provided list and discover interesting details that spark curiosity and creativity.
Have students visit trusted sites like Kiddle, National Geographic Kids, or state government pages to safely find accurate information. Show them how to search for 'Maryland fun facts for kids' to get age-appropriate results.
Ask students to write down interesting facts in their own words. Encourage bullet points and short phrases so they can easily remember and use their findings in their storyboard.
Guide students to pick facts that stand out or that their classmates might not know. Remind them that a unique fact will make their storyboard more memorable and engaging.
Demonstrate how to check facts on more than one website or source. Explain why it’s important to use reliable, up-to-date information for their project.
Maryland is full of unique facts for kids, like being home to the blue crab (the state crustacean), the first dental school in the world, and the inspiration for the U.S. national anthem. These facts make Maryland an exciting state to learn about!
To create a storyboard about Maryland fun facts, students should pick three interesting facts, write each as a heading, add a short summary in each description box, and draw an illustration that matches each fact. This makes learning both creative and memorable!
The blue crab is Maryland's official state crustacean, famous for its tasty meat and a symbol of the Chesapeake Bay. It's vital to the state's culture, economy, and culinary traditions.
Francis Scott Key, a Maryland native, wrote the poem that became the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry in Baltimore during the War of 1812.
Jousting is Maryland's official state sport. Riders on horseback try to spear rings with a lance, celebrating a tradition that dates back centuries. Maryland hosts many jousting tournaments as part of its heritage.