English Language Arts: Applying Knowledge and Language Skills

K-12: Standard 12

• Students use spoken, written and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion and the exchange of information).

Standards for the English Language Arts, by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English, Copyright 1996 by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English. Reprinted with permission.

Source: NCTE/IRA Standards for the English Language Arts

Fine Arts: Visual Arts

K-4 Standard 3: Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas

• Students select and use subject matter, symbols and ideas to communicate meaning.

Source: National Standards for Arts Education

Social Studies: People, Places and Environments

Pre-K-12: Standard 3

• Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of people, places and environments. The study of people, places and human-environment interactions assists learners as they create their spatial views and geographic perspectives of the world. Geographic concepts become central to learners' comprehension of global connections as they expand their knowledge of diverse cultures, both historical and contemporary.

National Council for the Social Studies, Expectations of Excellence: Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (Washington, D.C.: NCSS, 1994). This book may be purchased by calling 800-683-0812. Electronic copies of it are not available.

Source:Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Create fun posters that inspire students to read literature about other places and stories from around the world. Decorate the poster with inspiring bookmarks and create additional ones for student use.

Figure A

Supplies Used: Cardstock or Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Glue, Craft Sticks, Scissors

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

1. Die-cut the Airplane, Earth, Book and European Landmarks in multiple colors of cardstock or construction paper.
   
2. Keep one shape of each whole and cut away highlights from corresponding shapes of different colors. Layer and adhere to embellish.
   
3. Highlight with colored pencils or crayons.
   
4. Label the Bookmarks with inspirational words and attach a tassel to each.
   
5. Layer the Book, Pages and Bookmark onto the Cover (Figure A).
   
6. Create a title, "Travel the World," and mat with yellow construction paper.
   
7. Arrange the title, Airplane, Earth, three Books and European Landmarks on poster board.
   
8. Adhere each decorated shape onto the poster board (see Main Photo).