Critical & Creative Thinking ACT Grade 5

"We must empower students to become creative thinkers, critical thinkers, and problem solversâ??people who are continually learning and who can apply their new knowledge to complex, novel, open-ended challenges." - Educational Leadership, Summer 2008, Volume 65

Engage your grade 5 students in thinking skills practice with Critical and Creative Thinking Activities! 140+ pages of fun, imaginative activities motivate students as they practice thinking in multiple ways about a variety of curriculum and theme-based topics.

46 theme-based units make it easy to find activities that fit your core curriculum:

• Places:
  In the Woods, In a Cave, In the Water, At the Ice-Cream Shop, In the Kitchen, At a Party, At a Carnival, At a Museum, At a Garage Sale
• Nature in Action:
  Ocean Life, Rain, Rain, Sunshine, Snow Day!, Earthquake and Volcanoes, Giant Squids, Bears, Dinosaurs
• Time to Eat:
  Time for Dessert!, Pizza, SSSlurp!, School Lunch, Breakfast
• Sports and Games:
  Play Ball, It's All About Speed, Strikes and Spares, Board Games, Extreme
• Things I Use:
  Shoes and Socks, Spoons and Forks, Wheels, Remote Control, Money, Water
• In My World:
  Light and Dark, Collections, Sticks and Stones, Brothers and Sisters, Windows and Doors, Read All About It!, Screen Time, Pets, Giggles, Emotions, Choices, Homework