Fifth graders discuss different countries, their cultures, similarities and differences and choose a set of focus questions to research. They create a narrative story using their researched information in first person narrative stories.

Students will develop a KWL chart with the class to assess prior knowledge. The students will be given five-ten minutes to individually fill out the Know and Wonder sections of their individual charts. They will then participate in...

The students will use computer software to develop a KWL chart to determine the roles of different government officials. The chart will reveal what they already know. Then the instructor will give new information as needed.

This site features Kidspiration and Inspiration tools for active learning. Students and teachers will benefit from this comprehensive list of 50 different ways to use inspiration and kidspiration in the classroom and beyond.

Site provides a series of 34 activity templates using Kidspiration for classroom use. Links provided to Patty Weeg's Global Classroom at bottom of page.

Printable set of directions to use in order to get an overview of Kidspiration for the novice user. Presents concise explanations of most often used components followed by an activity for the reader to complete.

Use Kidspiration 2 to retell a story using both pictures and words. Make sure to click on highlighted words at bottom of the page to see some examples.

Download the Kidspiration templates to be used as supplemental math resources. Templates include the following elementary math topics: fractional parts, ordering fractions, multiplication, place value, matching shapes, ordering numbers,...

If you really want to learn how to use Kidspiration in a variety of ways then use this site from North Canton City Schools! There are links to tutorials for specific components of Kidspiration as well as templates and activities using...

This lesson will be used to introduce the writing process. Students will learn about the first step, brainstorming, through webbing activities. Students will also view other students' work on the Internet. Students will learn how to use...

The instructional activity will be implemented during a study of bears. Books, class discussions, and the Internet will be used to learn about bears and their characteristics. Black, brown, and polar bears will be categorized according...