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Activity Overview
Template and Class Instructions
Rubric
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 New Jersey. Here are some examples of fun facts:
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Sure, here are five super fun facts about New Jersey:
- New Jersey is renowned as the "Diner Capital of the World," with more diners than any other state. These diners are famous for their extensive menus and 24/7 service.
- Over 1,100 movies have been filmed in New Jersey, making it a popular location for Hollywood productions. Notable films include "Taxi Driver," "Annie," and "War of the Worlds."
- The world's first ever organized baseball game was played in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1846.
- Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, holds the title for the world's largest theme park by land area, spanning over 510 acres.
- Salt water taffy, a beloved seaside candy, was invented in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the late 19th century, although it doesn't actually contain saltwater!
Template and Class Instructions
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Objective: Create a 3 cell storyboard that describes and illustrates 3 interesting facts about New Jersey.
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.
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Rubric
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Conducting Research
Present information after conducting research.
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organization | Examples are accurate, complete, well organized, and easy to understand. | Examples are somewhat accurate, complete, well organized, and easy to understand. | Examples are inaccurate, incomplete, disorganized, and difficult to understand. |
| Illustrations | Illustrations depict the written description with clear visuals of appropriate scenes, characters, items, etc. | Illustrations depict the written description but are unclear or incomplete. | Illustrations do not make sense with the written description. |
| Spelling and Grammar | Spelling and grammar is mostly accurate. Mistakes do not get in the way of understanding. | Spelling is inaccurate and hinders full understanding. | Text is difficult to understand. |
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