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\nCritical Thinking Problems \n

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\nYoung mathematicians practice their reasoning as well as adding and subtracting skills with this worksheet that includes five simple word problems about birthdays. Learners are give pictures of birthday cakes and based on the number of...\n
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\nSpinelli's Maniac Magee (excerpt): Reading and Critical Thinking Practice \n

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\nA brief, dialogue-rich passage from Jerry Spinelli's novel Maniac Magee is accompanied by a well-written literacy assessment tool. Thematic content lends itself to age-appropriate discussions about race relations and social justice....\n
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\nNews or Propaganda?\n

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\nWhat is considered news vs. propaganda? Learners will discuss objectivity and press responsibility while exploring these two concepts. They work in small groups to explore the article in-depth, guided by reading comprehension and...\n
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\nThe Last Word: Using Critical Thinking and Analysis to Reach a Decision\n

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\nWant to explore the process of writing a persuasive essay and tie it in with the upcoming elections? Class members use Venn diagrams and the hamburger model of persuasive writing to write a five-paragraph essay on elections and...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Media Industry and the Internet\n

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\nKids take a good look at what the Internet has done to \"old media\" industries, such as newspapers, magazines, and books. They analyze the editorial comments made in a political cartoon and answer three critical thinking questions related...\n
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\nLesson: Mathias Poledna: Crystal Palace\n

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\nFilm analysis takes critical thinking, connections, and context. Upper graders look at the film installation, Crystal Palace in terms of the film makers choices, presentation, and perspective of truth. After an analytical discussion...\n
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\nFinding out about Gallery 33\n

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\nWhile these worksheets are specific for use while visiting the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, they could be used to guide nearly any museum trip. Questions focus on human activity, symbolism, culture, religion, and society as...\n
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\nLesson 7: Smart Grids\n

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\nEnergy conservation is a hot topic these days; introduce your kids to the Smart Grid solution through a video clip and several interactive online tools. They discuss areas of household energy consumption, examining a pie chart...\n
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\nThe Achievements and Challenges of Zimbabwe\n

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\nHere is an excellent set of five short lessons and activities intended to help learners not only gain an understand of current issues in Africa, but build critical thinking, synthesis, analysis, expository writing, research, and...\n
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\nLesson: Tomma Abts: Abstract Painting\n

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\nOne must first learn how to analyze art before they can properly respond to it. Here, young analysts examine six abstract pieces in a systematic and formal way. They then respond to one of the pieces in either a poem or an essay. An...\n
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\nWhat We Eat, Where We Sleep: Documenting Daily Life to Tell Stories\n

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\nThis is not just a New York Time article to read, this is a set of amazing activity ideas all related to the slide shows \"Breaking Bread Everywhere\" and \"Where Children Sleep.\" Your class can view each show, read about what they mean...\n
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\nCritical Thinking\n

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\nEncourage learners to think deeply about the information they read or hear. Through a series of life skills worksheets, your pupils will consider the need for objectivity, identifying missing information, and problem solving.\n
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\nCreative Ways To Teach Evolutionary Concepts\n

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\nResearch how DNA, the genetic blueprint of living organisms, plays an essential role in the continuity of life. High schoolers will summarize how their influence may very well effect the destiny of the population from one generation to...\n
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\nConceptual Analysis in Economics\n

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\nHelp develop assertive, critical-thinking skills that enhance growth and change while teaching economics. In groups, select a topic from a list and then discuss the pros and cons of each topic. Debate why advertising is necessary to our...\n
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\nConceptual Analysis in Economics\n

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\nStudents practice critical thinking skills by defending their beliefs orally in a \"hot seat\". In addition, they communicate their feelings about an inssue in writing.\n
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\nCritical Thinking Strategies\n

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\nTeach your readers to be critical thinkers. A strategy is outlined that can be used to compare and contrast entities. An example lists four states. The learner removes one state that \"does not belong\" in the list for some reason, and...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Presidential Candidates\n

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\nBuild critical analysis skills with this cartoon for the classroom. Upper graders answer three critical thinking questions to help them analyze a political cartoon, which depicts how Presidential Candidates are judged and chosen. Put...\n
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\nThe Science of Thinking\n

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\nHow is fixing a flat tire like reading and writing? By thinking about each activity properly - identifying the problem and purpose, gathering information, and making inferences - you can exercise your thinking skills equally. This...\n
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\nWhat Do You Think of Obama's Oval Office Speech on the Oil Spill?\n

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\nKids age 13 and older are asked to read the provided Times article and background information in order to construct a thoughtful blog response to Obama's first Oval Office speech. They work to address each of the related critical...\n
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\nDetective Fiction: Focus On Critical Thinking\n

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\nTurn your 6th graders into detectives while growing their love of reading. Using critical thinking skills, they will be able to describe the five basic elements of detective fiction, read detective novels, make predictions, use the...\n
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\nThe Reformers: Martin Luther and César Chávez\n

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\nKids consider the characteristics needed to be reformers like Martin Luther King and Cesar Chavez. They read a series of quotes focused on both animal and human rights to answer eight critical thinking questions. \n
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\nGet into Shape\n

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\nShapes are so fun! Little ones explore, identify, and create shapes using tangrams or pattern blocks. The activity is intended to stimulate critical thinking while engaging learners through play and shape identification. Each child will...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Geographic Inspiration\n

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\nA wonderfully graphic cartoon entices learners to read more about issues near the Arabian Peninsula. They will use the provided cartoon and critical thinking question to practice building their analytical and critical thinking skills....\n
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\nDo Presidential Candidates Need to Be Good Debaters?\n

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\nBlogs can be a good way for learners to engage in writing, critical thinking, and social media in a formal way. The New York Times has provided learners age 13-18 with an article, background information, and several prompts to get them...\n
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