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How to Make a Bulletin Board for Transportation on Land

While some teachers create bulletin boards about units of study or themes, others pick out a fun element to discuss with the classroom. Bulletin boards on land transportation can vary greatly based upon the subject matter and the age of your students. For example, you can teach about the land transportation on the bulletin board, or just use the theme in the board while teaching another concept, such as "carrying" in math. This bulletin board on land transportation is geared towards lower elementary students, and introduces them to the concept of different modes of traveling.

Things You'll Need

  • Bulletin board paper
  • Stapler
  • Border
  • Letters
  • Graphics
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cover the bulletin board in a butcher-like bulletin board paper and secure it to the board with a stapler. Choose a paper color that complements the other bulletin board elements, such as graphics and letterings, you'll be posting on the board. For example, don't apply a white background paper if your lettering is yellow; it is difficult to read yellow on white.

    • 2

      Secure the bulletin board boarder around the edges of the bulletin board, to make a frame for the board. Choose a boarder that complements the other bulletin board elements. While many people choose to use the same color for the boarder, that is a matter of preferences. Cut the boarder pieces to size as needed, and attach the boarder to the paper with a stapler.

    • 3

      Post the title "What moves you?" to the center of the bulletin board.

    • 4

      Attach the word "then" on the left side of the board, and "now" on the right side of the bulletin board.

    • 5

      Compare different modes of transportation that people have used to move across land. For example, post a picture or graphic of a person riding a camel or horse on the "then" side and a picture of a person riding a scooter on the "now" side. Post a photo of an old fashion train on the "then" side, and a picture of the subway or a more modern-looking train on the "now" side. Compare pictures of old bicycles and new bicycles, as well as older automobiles with newer sporty models. Attach the graphics to the board with a stapler, or double-sided tape, according to your preferences.

    • 6

      Use the bulletin board as a teaching tool, integrating it into your lesson plan. Distribute a coloring page of something from your board, such as a bus or train to your students to complete for art time.

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