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 North Carolina. Here are some examples of fun facts:
- North Carolina is where the Wright brothers made their first successful powered flight on December 17, 1903, at Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk. The state's license plates proudly proclaim "First in Flight."
- The first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop opened in Winston-Salem in 1937. Today, Krispy Kreme is known worldwide for its delicious glazed doughnuts.
- Pepsi-Cola was invented in New Bern, North Carolina, in 1898 by pharmacist Caleb Bradham. Originally called "Brad's Drink," it was later renamed Pepsi-Cola.
- The Biltmore Estate in Asheville is the largest privately-owned house in the United States. It has 250 rooms, including 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces!
- The infamous pirate Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, made his home along the coast of North Carolina. His ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, was discovered off the coast of Beaufort.
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 North Carolina.
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 often!
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| 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. |
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 North Carolina. Here are some examples of fun facts:
- North Carolina is where the Wright brothers made their first successful powered flight on December 17, 1903, at Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk. The state's license plates proudly proclaim "First in Flight."
- The first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop opened in Winston-Salem in 1937. Today, Krispy Kreme is known worldwide for its delicious glazed doughnuts.
- Pepsi-Cola was invented in New Bern, North Carolina, in 1898 by pharmacist Caleb Bradham. Originally called "Brad's Drink," it was later renamed Pepsi-Cola.
- The Biltmore Estate in Asheville is the largest privately-owned house in the United States. It has 250 rooms, including 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces!
- The infamous pirate Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, made his home along the coast of North Carolina. His ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, was discovered off the coast of Beaufort.
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 North Carolina.
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 often!
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| 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. |
More Storyboard That Activities
North Carolina State Guide
Pricing for Schools & Districts
- 1 School
- 5 Teachers for One Year
- 1 Hour of Virtual PD
30 Day Money Back Guarantee • New Customers Only • Full Price After Introductory Offer • Access is for 1 Calendar Year
© 2024 - Clever Prototypes, LLC - All rights reserved.
StoryboardThat is a trademark of Clever Prototypes, LLC, and Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
