my son has a project on Georgia's Landforms, I don't know wht to do or where to start. Will you please give my an example on what I can do. They are allowed to use shoe boxes, styrofoam balls, cardboard boxes, clay play dough, popsicle sticks, tissue and paper towel tubes.
There are ideas in here:
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and here:
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Let us know what you find that looks interesting.
I suggest your son use this map to model the base of the project. To show which areas are higher than others, you could use playdough or other clay. Wadded up tissues or other paper and glue could also be used to show mountains.
http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/ga_geography.htm
I advise you to start with heavy corrugated paper or even plywood or a piece of panelling for the base. A flimsier base won't adequately support the glue and other materials you use. You might even paint each section after you're finished. Label the different areas or use a color-coded map key.
Of course! I'd be happy to help you get started on your son's project about Georgia's landforms. Here's an example of what you can do using the materials you mentioned:
1. Choose a few key landforms in Georgia: You can focus on popular landforms such as the Appalachian Mountains, the Coastal Plain, and the Okefenokee Swamp.
2. Gather your materials: Grab a shoebox as the base for your project. You can use styrofoam balls as mountains, cardboard boxes for the plain, popsicle sticks for trees, clay play dough for creating swampy areas, and tissue or paper towel tubes for rivers or streams.
3. Design the Appalachian Mountains: Mold one or two styrofoam balls into mountain shapes. Paint them with brown or gray to represent the rocky appearance of the Appalachian Mountains. Glue or secure them inside the shoebox to create a raised mountain range.
4. Create the Coastal Plain: Cut a piece of cardboard to fit the bottom of the shoebox. Cover it in green paper or paint to represent grassy plains. You can add popsicle stick trees by sticking them in the cardboard. Arrange them in a realistic manner.
5. Shape the Okefenokee Swamp: Use the clay play dough to create a wetland area in one corner of the shoebox. Sculpt it into a swampy shape, and you can even add small twigs or leaves to make it more natural. Make sure to use different shades of green and brown to give it more depth.
6. Add rivers and streams: Build rivers or streams using tissue or paper towel tubes. Cut them lengthwise and shape them to resemble flowing bodies of water. Place them wherever it feels appropriate in the shoebox, connecting different landforms if needed. You can also paint or color them blue to depict water.
7. Final touches: Feel free to add any additional details, such as tiny paper houses, animals, or other elements that represent Georgia's landforms. Encourage your son to research and include interesting facts or labels about each landform to make it informative.
Remember, the key is to use your creativity and make it visually appealing. Have fun working on this project together with your son!