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Ready for some activities related to "One Small Island"? Here are some things you can do:
Write a Diary Entry
Pretend you are one of the explorers or sealers who visited Macquarie Island.
Write a diary entry about your day. Include what you saw, what you did, and how you felt.
Try to use some of the vocabulary words from the book (e.g., ridge, plateau, haven).
2. Design a Poster to Protect Wildlife
Materials: Poster board, markers, coloured pencils.
Instructions:
Design a poster that encourages people to protect the wildlife on Macquarie Island.
Include pictures of the animals and plants that live there.
Write a slogan or a few sentences about why it’s important to protect these creatures and their habitats.
3. Macquarie Island Map
Materials: Blank paper, colored pencils, markers, ruler.
Instructions:
Draw a map of Macquarie Island.
Label key features such as the plateau, rocky beaches, and areas where certain animals live.
Add a compass rose and a legend to explain the symbols on your map.
4. Create a Timeline
Materials: Long strip of paper, markers, ruler.
Instructions:
Create a timeline of Macquarie Island's history from its formation to modern times.
Include major events such as the discovery by sealers, the arrival of explorers, and the establishment of the wildlife sanctuary.
Draw small pictures or symbols to represent each event on the timeline.
5. Write a Poem
Write a poem about Macquarie Island.
Use descriptive words to talk about the island’s landscape, animals, and plants.
Your poem can rhyme or be free verse.
6. Research Project
Choose one plant or animal from Macquarie Island to research.
Find out where it lives, what it eats, and any interesting facts.
Create a short report or presentation to share with the class. Include pictures or drawings.
7. Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
Materials: Graph paper, pencil.
Instructions:
Create a crossword puzzle using the key vocabulary words from the book.
Write clues for each word.
Exchange puzzles with a classmate and solve each other’s crossword.
These activities will help students engage with the content of the book, reinforce their learning, and allow them to express their understanding creatively.
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