One of the best way for people to learn is by doing. Making a 3D project s a great way for children to learn and retain information. Many children have the exciting opportunity to make State Floats in school as part of their social studies and geography curriculum. Children get to use their creativity to show their what they learn in their research. They get to write and draw and color and build and design. . . Here is how to DIY your own 3D geography project.
My son chose Arizona because he wanted to learn more about his birthplace. He started his research online and in the library searching for information and facts. Some of the things your child can find are:
- capital city
- population
- famous landmarks
- geography
- architecture
- climate
- resources
- state bird
- wildlife
- historical sites
- interesting facts
During the research phase, it is time to start designing and planning the 3D portion of the project. My son noted that his state had significant geographic landmarks and resources (mountains, the grand canyon, mining) that he wanted to feature. Once the plans were drawn, he began the construction of his state float.
What you will need:
- cardboard
- white and colored paper
- paint
- crayon
- colored pencils
- markers
- ruler
- scissors
- glue (glue gun)
- tape
- shoe box
- cardboard
Once he got all his facts compiled, my son began writing and drawing. It is important for your child to measure the box that will eventually be his 3D report so that every component will fit.
Your child will have many more facts than will fit on the box so creating a Brochure to accompany the 3D project is the best way to include all the important information.
Do you think that this would be a successful way for your child to learn?
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
That is a great idea. I don’t homeschool, but it would still be a great learning project for my boys.
susan
I have a few friends who homeschool, this would be wonderful for them. I will have to pass this along.
Francine @ Teresa's Family Cleaning
What a great idea! Going to share this with my homeschooling friends.
Melissa Pezza
This is really cute project! I’d give this one an A+!
Meagan
I remember doing state reports when I was in 5th grade! What a fun way to learn about our country! Not to mention, AZ is a great state 🙂
Paula
This is such a great project. He did a great job on it too!
Pauline Cabrera
Homeschooling made fun with your awesome idea. Good job!
Leah
What a great idea. We don’t homeschool but we like to do projects for places we visit. Will have to do this.
candice
we don’t homeschool, but this looks like a great activity for the entire family to participate in. i love a good hands on project that involves a lesson.
Liz Mays
I think things like this are super for kids! Getting their hands into projects helps things sink in.
Pam
I am always looking for hands-on projects to use in my homeschooling. This is a really neat way to teach kids more about geography.
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos
Great idea! Kids learn so much better when they have something tangible in front of them – way better than words.
Ann Bacciaglia
This would be a great project to help teach geography. I
always learned more when we had a project to do.
Shauna
I am such a visual person that I love projects like this. Doing things like this really helped me learn when I was a kid and I can’t wait to start doing them with my kids
Maria
I don’t homeschool my son, but projects like these are always engaging & stimulating for your young scholar!
Marina @ Mommy Snippets
What an awesome idea! I love this!
Aimee Smith
This is so much fun! I used to LOVE doing reports and projects like this, such a fun way to learn!
Tonya
I do think that this would be a successful way for my child to learn. The project turned out really great!
Mama to 5 BLessings
That is awesome! I love how it turned out. I need to incorporate more crafts in our homeschooling.
Amy
Very cute idea! I’d totally do this for my kids projects around their state of Massachusetts!
Stefani Tolson
What a great idea. I remember doing fun stuff for geography when I was in school.
Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks)
So fun! I love using boxes for creative projects!!! Makes me think about my years in the classroom!