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Middle School Critical Thinking Bundle - April Fool's Day and every other day!

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Embark on an intellectual journey with the Middle School Critical Thinking Bundle where logical reasoning and depth and complexity take center stage! Help your students become critical thinkers, not just on April Fool's Day, but every day,

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.6.8, RI.7.6, RI.7.8, RI.8.8, W.6.1, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b

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High School Critical Thinking Growing Bundle - Perfect for Depth and Complexity

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This is a growing bundle (you'll get additions FOR FREE).Right now, you'll get: Mathematical Misinformation - Using Statistical Shenanigans to Mislead NOW EXPANDEDBut It’s Natural! - Appeal to Nature FallacyWhat does that even mean? Weasel

Subjects:

Math, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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HSS-ID.C.9, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.8, RST.9-10.8

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Elementary Critical Thinking Bundle - April Fool's Day and every other day!

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Dive into the "Elementary Critical Thinking Adventure Kit," where young minds blossom through engaging cognitive activities. Unlock the door to depth of knowledge, depth and complexity, with lessons for 3rd to 6th grade that explore probability,

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Critical Thinking

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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$13.27

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What is Science? - Introduction to Pseudoscience

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Building Critical Thinkers is a resource designed to assist educators in effectively teaching critical thinking skills to their students. While the importance of these skills has long been recognized, our education systems have not adequately

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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$3.00

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Death by Ice Cream - Correlation vs. Causation - Critical Thinking - 9th-12th

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Unlock the potential of your high school students with a dynamic lesson plan designed to hone their critical thinking skills, depth of knowledge, and analytical ability! Introducing "Death by Ice Cream," an engaging lesson meticulously crafted to

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, For All Subjects

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

HSS-ID.C.9, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.8, RST.9-10.2, RST.9-10.8

$3.30

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What Does That Even Mean?! - Weasel Words - Critical Thinking - High School

By Building Critical Thinkers

On the lookout for a quick, engaging lesson plan that helps foster critical thinking skills in your students? Well you’re in luck! This lesson introduces students to Weasel Words - the persuasion technique that uses vague and misleading terms. A

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.9-10.8, RST.9-10.8

$3.30

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Mathematical Misinformation - Critical Thinking for Depth and Complexity

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Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?!? - Unveiling our exciting new lesson plan tailored for high school math enthusiasts - “Mathematical Misinformation - Using Statistical Shenanigans to Mislead”. We're thrilled to introduce a unique learning experience

Subjects:

Math, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

HSS-IC.A.1, HSS-IC.A.2, HSS-IC.B.6, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.8, RST.9-10.8

$4.50

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Loch Ness Monster Mystery - Occam's Razor - Critical Thinking - Middle School

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Loch Ness Monster Mystery - Occam's Razor - Critical Thinking - Middle School (5th - 8th Grade)Looking for a quick, engaging lesson plan that fosters critical thinking skills in your students? Look no further! Help your students become critical

Subjects:

Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.6.8, RI.7.6, RI.7.8, RI.8.6, RI.8.8

$3.60

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Demystifying Deception: Critical Thinking with the Strawman Fallacy 5-8th grade

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On the hunt for an engaging lesson plan that hones critical thinking skills in your students? Your search concludes here! Help your students become critical thinkers, with depth and complexity, not just on April Fools' Day, but every day,

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Character Education

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.6.8, RI.7.6, RI.7.8, RI.8.8, W.7.1a, W.7.1b

$3.60

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They Saw WHAT? - Pareidolia - Critical Thinking - Depth and Complexity

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They Saw WHAT? A Face on Mars! (5th - 8th Grade)Looking for a lesson plan that can help your students develop critical thinking skills? Look no further! Our Pareidolia lesson plan is perfect for your whole class, supply plans, homeschooling, gifted

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.6.8, RI.7.6, RI.7.8, RI.8.6, RI.8.8

$3.00

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This lesson does NOTHING - The Placebo Effect - Critical Thinking - 8th-12th

By Building Critical Thinkers

This is an important one! Work with your high school students as they unravel the mysteries of the Placebo Effect in our lesson plan called "Quantum WHAT?" This comprehensive package is a MUST for those learning Critical Thinking and looking for

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

$3.00

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Fables of the Mind - False Memories Understood - Critical Thinking - 5th-8th

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Unraveling the Threads of Memory! (6th - 8th Grade)Are you on the lookout for an engaging lesson plan that not only supports critical thinking with depth and complexity, but also helps students in their interpersonal conflict management skills?

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Character Education

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.6.8, RI.7.6, RI.7.8, RI.8.6, RI.8.8

$3.49

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Real life Probability: How likely is THAT? - Elementary Critical Thinking!

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Real Life Probability - How Likely is THAT?? - Elementary Critical Thinking Seeking an engaging lesson plan that immerses elementary students in the depth and complexity of real world probability? Look no further! Help your students become critical

Subjects:

Other (Math), Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

7.SP.C.5, 7.SP.C.6, 7.SP.C.7, 7.SP.C.7b, RI.6.6, RI.6.8

$3.00

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But It's NATURAL! - Appeal to Nature Fallacy - Critical Thinking - 6-12

By Building Critical Thinkers

Unlock critical thinking in K-12 education with this empowering lesson, "But It's NATURAL!!" Tailored for high school students (but can really be used 6-12), this quick and accessible resource unravels one of today's most pervasive logical fallacies

Subjects:

Science, Other (ELA), Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

CCSS:

RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.8, RST.9-10.1, RST.9-10.4

$3.00

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Seeing Both Sides - Critical Thinking with Depth and Complexity - Elementary

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Seeing Both Sides - Taking Perspectives - Critical Thinking - Middle SchoolA great lesson plan for when you need to plan to fill 30-45 minutes in a hurry! Embark on a swift yet enriching exploration with our "Seeing Both Sides" lesson plan, crafted

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

$3.00

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Don't Fall for THAT! - False Dichotomy - Critical Thinking - Elementary

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Don't fall for THAT! 3rd-6th GradeExplore the subtleties of critical thinking with our "Beyond Either / Or" lesson plan, crafted to introduce students to the "Either / Or Fallacy," aka "False Choice," "False Dichotomy," and the "Black and White

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Character Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.6.8, W.6.9, W.6.9a, W.6.9b

$3.00

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They Thought WHAT? - Fact vs. Opinion - Critical Thinking - Elementary

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They Thought WHAT? Fact vs. Opinion and more! Critical thinking (Elementary)In search of an engaging lesson plan that sharpens critical thinking skills in your elementary students? Your search ends here! Help your students become critical thinkers,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.3, RI.4.8, RI.5.8, RI.6.6, RI.6.8

$3.00

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Busting Superstitions - Critical Thinking in Elementary with Depth & Complexity

By Building Critical Thinkers

"Step on a crack........"Help your students become critical thinkers, not just on April Fools' Day, but every day, developing a habit of careful consideration in how they approach information and decisions.This lesson is an introduction to various

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Lesson

FREE

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Beyond April Fools' Day - An Introduction to Critical Thinking - FREEBIE

By Building Critical Thinkers

Unlock the Power of Thought: Introduction to Critical ThinkingBeyond April Fools' Day! Are your students often quick to jump to conclusions? Do they struggle to analyze complex situations? Or do they grapple with interpersonal conflicts? If you're

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Character Education

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

FREE

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Confirmation Bias - Full Moon Babies? - Critical Thinking - FREEBIE!

By Building Critical Thinkers

To get this FREE product, please sign up to our email list! We'll email you the lesson!Sign up here.Building Critical Thinkers is a resource designed to assist educators in effectively teaching critical thinking skills to their students. While the

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

FREE

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

A husband and wife team with almost 40 years combined experience from 1st to 12th grades!

MY TEACHING STYLE

While very much supporters of a constructivist philosophy of education full of inquiry and problem solving, it's clear that sometimes students need explicit instruction before they can move forward. We're here to help!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Combined we have: BA in French and English Literature, BSc in Chemistry, minor in philosophy, and two B.Ed degrees! Not to mention a plethora of additional courses in primary, junior, intermediate and senior education, math, science specialist and more!

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

We are passionate about teaching our students HOW TO THINK. These introductory lessons are meant to support you as you teach your students the basics of critical thinking! We can't wait to connect and learn together!