A Walk in the Woods | Activities :&: Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. Trail Map

Make a trail map of the Appalachian Trail, pointing out all the spots Bryson and Katz stopped.

2. Send a Postcard

Choose one of the towns where Bryson and Katz stopped and make an illustrated post card to send home. Draw a picture on the front and a message about your hike on the back.

3. Things to Pack

Pretend to be going on the Appalachian Trail with Bryson. Make a list of all the gear you would...
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