Science: Personal and Social Perspectives

• As a result of the activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of populations, resources and environments.

Source: National Science Education Standards

Fine Arts: Visual Arts

5-8 Standard 3: Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas

• Students select and use subjects, themes and symbols that demonstrate knowledge of contexts, values and aesthetics that communicate intended meaning in artworks.

Source: National Standards for Arts Education

Develop an awareness of safety and an understanding of rules and procedures to ensure well-being, build self-confidence and ensure responsible behavior.

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(Figure B)

Supplies Used: Construction Paper, Adhesive Letters, Crayons, Glue, Markers, Scissors, Stickers

The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.

1. Die-cut words for the bulletin board (Figure A).
2. Die-cut multiple layers of construction paper for each decorative die. Decorate and layer using glue. To layer, leave one shape whole and cut highlights from other colors.
3. Print or use Adhesive Letters for Traffic Sign words (Figure B).
4. Adhere decorated dies to bulletin board, adding Grass Patch and Border Road. Decorate poster with stickers, markers or crayons (see Main Photo).