Re: More States Needed
Posted by Shannon W. on 7/04/08
A postcard exchange is a fun way to learn about the United
States by incorporating math, geography, map skills, language
arts and history into one exciting project that your students
are sure to enjoy!
Like many others, I have been trying to become part of a large
scale postcard exchange. Having been unsuccessful, I decided
to organize an exchange of my own.
Please read the following description to learn if this
postcard exchange is right for you.
Goal: The main goal of this project is that participants
receive a postcard from a classroom in as many of the 50
states as possible. As each postcard arrives, the class can
discuss each state's major industry, fascinating historical
events, and unique facts.
Participants: This project is open to only one Elementary
School classroom per state.
Commitment:
1. Each teacher should plan to purchase or create up to 50
postcards that represent your state and 50 postcard stamps.
Postage can be expensive, ask parents to donate stamps or your
principal to provide the necessary resources.
2. ALL postcards should be mailed during the weeks of October
6-17.
My commitments to you:
1. I will send out a mailing label page via email (WORD.doc
attachment) to each of the participating classrooms by the end
of August or as soon as I receive a commitment from each state
(whichever comes first). You can use the Microsoft WORD
document to divide among your class so that they can copy the
addresses themselves or you can print the information on Avery
Mailing Labels 8160.
2. I am preparing a Nifty Fifty States unit with worksheets,
songs, and activities. All participants in this exchange will
receive a copy via email (WORD.doc attachment).
What should you include on your postcard?:
1. Share major facts about your state.
Some things you can include:
*your state symbols (flower, bird, insect, tree, etc.)
*your state's nickname (ex. Florida is known as the Sunshine
State)
*important people who have lived in your state (Presidents,
inventors, authors)
*a historical event that happened in your state
*your state's major industry or resource
*information about your classroom/class/school
Be sure to plan for classroom time to decide what you will put
on your postcards. Don't forget to also set aside time in the
beginning of the year for students to print the information on
your postcards.
Registration:
Please include the following information in an email to
shannonywebbgmail.com
Subject: Postcard Exchange
Teacher's Name
Grade Level
School Name
School Mailing Address
You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hrs. of
registration.
Thank you so much for your interest in this project. It will
be an exciting year!
CLOSED STATES:
OHIO
MISSOURI
ALABAMA
MASSACHUSETTS
TEXAS
GEORGIA
ARIZONA
NORTH CAROLINA
ILLINOIS
SOUTH CAROLINA
CALIFORNIA
FLORIDA
TENNESSEE
MICHIGAN
NEW JERSEY
OPEN-
ALL other states
If interested email at shannonywebb@gmail.com
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