Create a poster. Families have found success in creating a poster of their community using the five themes as a framework to organize their thoughts. Tie this in with the activity from standard 4. How Culture and Experience Influence People's Perception of Places and Regions Illustrate and explain how places and regions serve as cultural symbols . Create a Bingo game or place pictures on a bulletin board.
Families can match the landmark with the location.
Use local landmarks, too. Find pictures that show the different ecosystems. Construct a diorama of an ecosystem or habitat. Write descriptions of that habitat or ecosystem. Use local ecosystems or habitats.