Make The Card - Make Your Own Trading Card!

Intro	Pick	Research	Worksheet	Make the Card	Conclusion	Rubric

Stage 4: Make the Card

Trading cards can take on a number of looks. Here are some examples of trading cards! Below this picture you will also find the requirments for your trading card.

When you make yours, be sure to double check the rubric to make sure that your card has everything it needs.

The requirements for your card are as follows:

1. Card Details
1. Cardstock, no larger than 4” x 6”
2. Typed, with small legible font
3. Computer printed or copied images
4. Different parts can be glued/taped together
5. Include your name and semester

2. Front of the Card
1. The Astronaut’s clear picture or image
2. The Astronaut’s name
3. The Astronaut’s “Best Known For” accomplishment

For example: First person to visit a space station

3. Back of the Card
1. Astronaut’s Name
2. “Best Known For” accomplishment
3. Born (Where? When?)
4. Died (When? How? or where they are currently living)
5. Career Highlights (a minimum of five additional facts)

Make sure these facts are in your own words.

4. Organization Worksheet
1. Submit your documented information and ALL Internet sources used

You may complete your card in class or at home. You may use the computer to make the entire thing, parts of it, or you may hand make and hand write everything (neatly)! You can use different types of paper, markers, glue, glitter, stencils, or anything that you want to make your card look attractive as long as it is readable. Make your trading card yours and something that you would like to keep – and above all, have fun with this!