Tasks Students will gather information about spiders through reading, observation, class discussions, and teacher-directed lessons. Each student will draw a picture illustrating that fact on Kid Pix. Each picture will be added to a classroom slide show on Kid Pix. Interactions Teacher provides facts about spiders during class lessons. Students discover and share facts using a variety of books, magazines, videos, etc.
Students observe and discuss spiders in the classroom.
Students are shown how to use Kid Pix. Students work together to create their drawings. Adults help students record their facts and opinions for the slide show. Slide show is shared with other classrooms and may be sent home to parents. The students will study spiders in the classroom.