Transcript Flat Stanley Tours America

Flat Stanley Tours America
Introduction
As you know, Flat Stanley is a very special boy – when that bulletin
board fell on him and squashed him flat, he became just the right
size to travel through the mail. Sit back and think for a minute about
some of your favorite adventures that you read about when we read
Flat Stanley.
Do you like to travel? Is there somewhere you’ve always wanted to
go, but haven’t? Well, here’s your chance to travel with a friend and
Stanley, so go pack your bags, and let’s get started!
The Task
You and a classmate (your travel partner) are going to go with
Stanley as he travels to 5 exciting cities in the United States –
a different city every day for 5 days!
Along the way, you’ll explore each city and find out who lives
there, what they do, what they like to eat, and some of their
favorite places to go. You’ll be able to keep a scrapbook to
remember your adventures, track Stanley’s travels on a map,
and then you’ll get to send Flat Stanley to one of your very
special friends or relatives for a visit.
I can’t wait to see where you’ll go!
The Process
To complete your tour with Stanley, you need to do the following
steps – and be sure to pay close attention to the directions!
•First, I will assign travel partners
•Then, you’ll explore the WebQuest and tour the cities.
•As you go, you’ll complete your travel log.
•Then, you’ll decorate your travel log – be creative!
•Next, you’ll complete a map.
•Last you’ll be ready to write a friendly letter to a friend or relative
about Stanley. You’ll include Flat Stanley and directions for his visit.
•When he returns, we’ll track his travels on our classroom map.
Resources – Day 1
• Hmmm, I wonder where Stanley’s going first – click here to
find out! Look at the PHOTO SHOW.
• What a huge city – and so many things to explore. Like one of
these shows – which one will you see?
• You’ve got to be getting hungry! This is a famous restaurant
here. Look at the photos and check out the menus link and
see if you can find the kids’ menu.
• Off for a sightseeing tour – a statue, a millionaire, a park, a
famous building, and a stop for shopping. Take your time and
explore – there’s lots to see. And be sure to complete today’s
travel log page!
Resources – Day 2
• Where is Stanley off to today? Click here to find out.
• Want to see something “swimmingly” wonderful? Click here
for a great attraction in this city.
• The Olympic games were held here – this is the park where all
of the athletes gathered. Watch the pictures!
• Everybody loves to go to the . . . oops, I almost told you!
Click here to see what Stanley’s up to – and find out some
animal news.
• While you are here, you may want some thrills – where will
you go and what will you ride?
• Finish your travel log page for today’s city.
Resources – Day 3
• Giddyup! Now, where is Stanley off to today? Click here to find out.
Click on the photo gallery to see more!
• Click here to find out more about this city’s history, weather, and
some fun facts.
• Hungry? Click here and see what folks here love.
• Get out your hats and boots – Stanley’s off to try to wrangle up some
fun here.
• Calling all football fans! This is one of the most famous teams in
history – and they are from this city. Check out all the pictures!
• Yawn – what a day! Time to “hit the hay” at this famous hotel. Look
at the photos to see if you want to stay here!
• Finish your travel log page before you fall asleep.
Resources – Day 4
• Hold on to your hats gang, it’s windy here. Well, forget your
hats – better hold on to Stanley!
• You’re in for a fun-filled day here. Make sure you scroll down
and meet Sue – she’s interactive.
• Explore the tallest building in North America.
• Bet you’ve worked up an appetite, huh? Click here to learn
about the best thing to eat here for lunch.
• End your day here – it’s tons of fun!
• Please complete your travel log for today.
Resources – Day 5
• Here we are, the last day of your journey with Flat Stanley.
He’s a long way from where he started – click here to see
where he is today. Watch the picture show!
• This is one of the most famous bridges in the world – check it
out! Look at the gallery to see pictures of how it was made.
• There’s a lot to see, do – and eat – at this major attraction.
• When you need to get around town, this is definitely the way
to go!
• Dessert anyone? Where will you get some in this city? Click
here for a sweet finish to your trip!
• Be sure all your travel log pages are complete. Go back and
click the links from other days if you are missing something.
Conclusion
1. Be sure you have completed your travel log
and map and you and your partner are all
up to date!
2. Now you need to write your letter.
• Review the show on a friendly letter by clicking
here.
• Use Word to write a letter.
3. Congratulations! You’ve just completed a
whirlwind tour across the United States
with Flat Stanley, designed a travel log,
finished a map, wrote a letter, and said,
“Goodbye,” to Flat Stanley. Whew!