Create a “Missing” Poster for Artifacts
French Language Learners– Inspired by Carmen Sandiego Episode 7, kids design a public notice describing the stolen Magna Carta.
Have YOU Seen It?
In Episode 7, Carmen’s crew needs to find the Magna Carta. Kids design a public notice about the famous document to help get it back.
Activity Instructions
Kids design a French public notice poster.
Estimated time: 15-20 minutes
Materials needed: Art supplies, French dictionary, Internet access
Kids create a French public notice describing the stolen Magna Carta to help Carmen get it back.
- Have kids work in groups of three to create a poster-size ad in French about the Magna Carta that VILE stole.
- In each group, have kids work on a sketch of the missing object, a description in French of what it looks like, and an explanation of why it’s valuable.
- Have different groups post their final notices in the classroom.
