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Logic Lesson Plans
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Students recognize inductive and deductive reasoning and analyze common fallacies in critical thinking. In this argumentation and logic lesson, students use role playing activities and specific instances of inductive and deductive reasoning. Students then identify faulty reasoning in writing samples.
Eighth graders solve logic problems using Venn diagrams containing two or three overlapping categories. They discuss various logic problems as a class, answer questions about data sets, and complete a worksheet. This instructional activity includes a script to teach along with.
Tenth graders investigate if-then statements. In this geometry instructional activity, 10th graders identify the hypotheses and the conclusions of if then statements. The identify the "if" part and the "then" part using logical reasoning.
Tenth graders utilize deductive and inductive reasoning skills to interpret information, identify the problem, translate logical arguments into symbolic form, and develop logical conclusions. Answers to problems are justified in paragraph formats.
Students investigate the concepts related to the study of logic. They solve logic puzzles in order to stimulate thinking and engage different types of learners. The lesson plan includes helpful dialogue to use with students during various phases of the activity.
Third graders analyze comics found in the newspaper for samples of logical, emotional, and ethical appeal. They write a paragraph for each selected comic strip explaining how the comic strip represents the use of logic, emotions, or ethics.
Students complete two column proofs. In this geometry lesson,students derive the reasons their answers are correct using logic. They write the proof step by step using two columns.
Fifth graders work on logic and reasoning skills through the use of this quiz.
Students use logical thinking to answer questions.
Students explore the importance of thinking through their answers for tests. In this lesson, students take a test and practice using creativity, logic and reasoning as they answer test questions.
