State Regions Bean Map

First, it was candy.  Then, cereal.  Now, it's beans!  I keep finding great activities involving snacks and food items.


This one comes courtesy of Yearn 4 Learning, where 3rd graders had to represent their home state, California, using a colorful 3D map made of rice, pinto beans, split peas, and popcorn kernels.  Look how nice the final product looks!  I'm sure students enjoyed this hands-on, textured art project.  Could your students use the same technique to showcase your state or region's geographical features?

photo:  microsoft