Activity Overview
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 Nevada. Teachers can encourage students to research their own fun facts, or provide a list of ones for students to look at specifically. Here are some examples of fun facts:
- Nevada was the first state to say yes to the Fifth Amendment, allowing all to vote, regardless of race.
- Hard hats were invented in 1933 for the Hoover Dam workers, and are widely used today.
- Some believe that UFOs have been sighted at an air force base called Area 51, located in Lincoln County, Nevada. Tourists visit Area 51 hoping to spot an alien or UFO!
- Nevada is one of the driest states in the USA, averaging less than 10 inches of rain a year.
- The Stratosphere, located in Las Vegas, is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the country.
- People in Nevada consume over 60,000 pounds of shellfish every day, which is more than the rest of the country combined!
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 3 cell storyboard that describes and illustrates 3 interesting facts about Nevada.
Student Instructions:
- Click “Start Assignment”.
- Write a fun fact in each heading.
- In the description box, write a short summary of each heading.
- Create an illustration that represents each heading using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
- Save and exit when you're finished.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 5 Points | Emerging 3 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Three fun facts about the state are included. The descriptions are clear and at least two sentences. | Two fun facts about the state are included. The descriptions can be understood but it are somewhat unclear. | One or no fun facts are included. The descriptions are unclear and are not at least two sentences. |
| Illustrations | The illustrations represent the descriptions using appropriate scenes, characters and items. | The illustrations relate to the descriptions, but are difficult to understand. | The illustrations do not clearly relate to the descriptions. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
| Conventions | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are mostly correct. | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are somewhat correct. | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are mostly incorrect. |
Activity Overview
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 Nevada. Teachers can encourage students to research their own fun facts, or provide a list of ones for students to look at specifically. Here are some examples of fun facts:
- Nevada was the first state to say yes to the Fifth Amendment, allowing all to vote, regardless of race.
- Hard hats were invented in 1933 for the Hoover Dam workers, and are widely used today.
- Some believe that UFOs have been sighted at an air force base called Area 51, located in Lincoln County, Nevada. Tourists visit Area 51 hoping to spot an alien or UFO!
- Nevada is one of the driest states in the USA, averaging less than 10 inches of rain a year.
- The Stratosphere, located in Las Vegas, is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the country.
- People in Nevada consume over 60,000 pounds of shellfish every day, which is more than the rest of the country combined!
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 3 cell storyboard that describes and illustrates 3 interesting facts about Nevada.
Student Instructions:
- Click “Start Assignment”.
- Write a fun fact in each heading.
- In the description box, write a short summary of each heading.
- Create an illustration that represents each heading using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
- Save and exit when you're finished.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 5 Points | Emerging 3 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Three fun facts about the state are included. The descriptions are clear and at least two sentences. | Two fun facts about the state are included. The descriptions can be understood but it are somewhat unclear. | One or no fun facts are included. The descriptions are unclear and are not at least two sentences. |
| Illustrations | The illustrations represent the descriptions using appropriate scenes, characters and items. | The illustrations relate to the descriptions, but are difficult to understand. | The illustrations do not clearly relate to the descriptions. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
| Conventions | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are mostly correct. | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are somewhat correct. | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are mostly incorrect. |
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