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Project Idea: Illustrate outdoor recreation activities that support the economy from
different regions in Colorado. Research the data and create an infographic illustrating
types of outdoor recreation in each region. Infographics will be shared classwide to
show the different areas of tourism and outdoor recreation for each region.
Content Standard:
Colorado 3rd Grade Social Studies
Geography Concept 2- The concept of regions is developed through an understanding
of similarities and differences in places
Student Outcome:
a. Observe and describe the physical characteristics and the cultural and human
features of a region (DOK 1-2)
b. Identify the factors that make a region unique including cultural diversity, industry and
agriculture, and land forms (DOK 1-2)
Tool(s):
Smartboard
Easel.ly account (infographic creating website)
Class set of Chromebooks or Ipads
Printed off examples of Infographics
Variety of tourist brochures, recreation books, and regions/geography books
about Colorado;
Colorado Recreation WebQuest
Preparation:
Previous lesson/knowledge concerning the economy.
Previous lesson/knowledge of citing sources.
Students in groups of 2.
Infographic Information:
Pinterest-Infographics for Kids
Infographic Example
Videos:
What is an Infographic?
What are Infographics?
How to Make an Infographic with easly.ly
Group Members:
Infographic Region:
What was something interesting you found out about your region you researched?
How well do you think your infographic looked and conveyed the information? ( Rate 1-10 with
10 being the best).