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Critical thinking Common Core RST.11-12.1 resources
Health Care Employees: characteristics & qualities for health professionals
What do patients require from a health care workforce?What is needed to maintain professionalism on the job? What do supervisors and managers look for in medical personnel?This 12 page PowerPoint details desirable personal and professional traits while on duty and off duty.The contents will encourage your current and future health professionals to utilize a variety of "soft skills" and "power skills" in order to deliver the best care possible.Use this PowerPoint as an introduction or a refresher
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Psychology: Split Brain Theory ~ Informational Text Critical Thinking Activity
This is a polished, graphic, new, single page 2013 PDF for critical thinking analysis of a 1998 article in Scientific American on the arguments and science behind left vs. right brain or brain lateralization. The question set could be addressed individually by students, in small collaborative groups, or as a whole group Q and A discussion to inspire problem-solving and critical thinking on a timely, hot topic in contemporary Psych/brain studies.
I have found this to be a highly thought-provokin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Psychology: Personality Theory PPT ~ Psychoanalysis, Behaviorism, Humanism
Introductory PowerPoint for a Personality unit in Psychology course. Highly detailed, graphic and accurate 49-slide 2013 presentation and introduction to the following seven theories on personality development: Freudian Psychoanalytic theory; Behaviorism; Humanism; Trait Theory; BioPsychological theory; Evolutionary Psychology theory; Type Theory.
With this extensive 49-slide, at least 2 full class periods presentation, you get:
a.) Learning Targets
b.) Highly detailed, accurate information p
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Forensic Anthropology Famous Case Study - Forensic Science Romanov Bones Mystery
Are you looking for an engaging case to study during your Forensic Anthropology unit? This is the great historical mystery of the Romanov family which was solved by Forensic Anthropology. I teach this case in my Forensic Science class as a great historical mystery that was finally solved when the bones were discovered in a hidden grave. The pit where the skeletons lay for decades was not much more than three feet deep, though the discovery of the bones of Czar Nicholas II and his family was one
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9th - 12th
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Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
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5th - 12th
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Stomach Contents Murder Mystery Laboratory Investigation Forensic Science
This is an excellent step-by-step laboratory investigation where students analyze "stomach contents" (macromolecules) to solve a fictional murder mystery. This involves critical thinking and applies the application of how long food takes to digest to analyze how a forensic pathologist could solve a crime using stomach contents.This laboratory investigation involves getting your students to perform their own chemical analysis, work collaboratively with their peers and apply critical thinking skil
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9th - 12th
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{EDITABLE} Lesson Plan: How to make Mind Maps
QR code is included and linked to a video with an overview of the lesson.
If you would like to teach how to create Mind Maps, but have no time to put a lesson together, than this I lesson plan is for you.
This product contains Lesson Plan with directions for the teacher, a sample of student-generated map, QR code with the lesson overview, copy of a possible mind map created during the lesson.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
Death Investigation Case Study: Murder of Annamarie Rintala Student Worksheet
This case marked the first time in state history that a woman had been on trial for killing her lawfully wedded wife. But did she do it?This case study includes a guided student worksheet, which introduces this engaging case study on a mysterious murder in a small town in Western Massachusetts in 2010. It is based on the gruesome details of the murder of Annamarie Cochrane Rintala and the circumstances surrounding her death and the trials that followed. This case includes an engaging storyline,
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9th - 12th
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Psychology: Daydreaming ~ Critical Thinking Informational Article Analysis
This is a polished, graphic, new, single page 2013 PDF for critical thinking analysis of a 2009 Psychology Today article on the function(s) of daydreaming in our lives, its benefits, and much more! These questions could be addressed individually by students, in small collaborative groups, or as a whole group Q and A discussion to inspire problem-solving and critical thinking on a timely, hot topic in contemporary Psych/consciousness studies.
I have found this to be a highly thought-provoking an
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mystery Fiber Lab Investigation (Forensic Science, Trace Evidence)
Forensic Science wouldn't be complete without a unit on Trace Evidence. A type of class evidence, fibers found on victim's clothing or at a crime scene can help solve a mystery. This is a fun, engaging mystery lab using red fibers to try to identify the suspect who was at the scene of a crime. The students will be able to apply the skills necessary using the microscope and burn tests for fibers to solve the crime. This is a simple to implement lab which provides students with a hands-on approach
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9th - 12th
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True Crime Forensic Anthropology (Student Reading & Questions) Forensic Science
John Wayne Gary Jr. was an infamous serial killer who was finally caught after years of terror. After the police searched his home for incriminating evidence, they found the horror: bodies buried in a poor attempt to hide the evidence. Already skeletonized, investigators turned to leading experts to identify the victims and sort the bones. In more recent years, advancements in DNA technology has led to the final revelations of the identities of the final unknown victims. In a search to bring clo
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9th - 12th
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CLAIM, EVIDENCE, RESPONSE: Benefits of the METRIC SYSTEM
Which measurement system is better, METRIC or STANDARD?
State a Claim, Back it up with Evidence, Give your Reasoning, and add a Rebuttal! Your students will read about the pro's and con's of using the metric system verses the standard system for units of weights and measurements. They then will state a Claim, Evidence, Response, and short Rebuttal on their opinion about which method to use.
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Reading Comprehension article arguing the benefits of the metric and standard methods for weig
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Metric System Bundle
Daily Mind Builders: Social Studies - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 137-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing social studies themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essent
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5th - 12th
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Logical Fallacy Bingo
This bingo game is intended to help students practice finding flaws in they kind of arguments they hear every day. You can use it as an intro activity, a practice before a research project, or a sub day review. The intent is not to memorize all the different fallacies, but to get into the habit of examining the quality of arguments and to become more familiar with those they might see in the future.Included:35 bingo cardsGlossary with 24 terms, can double as notes24 bingo cluesSuggestion SheetNo
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9th - 12th
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Critical Thinking: Parts 1-Basic Skills; 2-Mass Culture; 3-Ethical Decisions
Although I have taught Critical Thinking as a stand-alone course for several years, it was during my teaching of the Communication and Mass Media course at Albertus Magnus College that I first combined the two concepts of Critical Thinking, and Mass Media. My course was widely praised by students.
It soon occurred to me that it was possible to expand the concepts of Critical Thinking from Mass Media to the more general topics of critical thinking and mass culture. As I began exploring this con
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Info. Text Analysis/Critical Thinking Activity - Psychology Today (Common Core)
This is a polished, newly updated 2013 PDF of a 5-page article originally published in the March 2006 edition of Psychology Today, followed by original, critical-thinking and text-based informational reading questions for students: you may use the questions to stimulate dialogue and further problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration on a timely, hot topic in contemporary Psychology.
Students will be encouraged to apply their learning from this article to their own lives: in this way,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Human Growth and Development: Life Stages (Part One) Pre-med
From conception to death, individuals are constantly changing. The purpose of learning about the growth and development at various ages is advantageous for parents and when working in healthcare, education, daycare, or any other profession that involves understanding people at different stages in life.Using your knowledge and critical thinking skills, about factors that influence normal growth and development throughout the life span, will help caretakers make effective personal and professional
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Human Growth and Development (Parts One and Two) BUNDLE & SAVE
Daily Mind Builders: Science eBook - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 145-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing science-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential sk
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5th - 12th
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Holey Arguments: Evaluating Credibility and Identifying Weaknesses
Overview: There are fourteen arguments total. The goal is to have enough for “I do,” “We do,” and “You do.” You can mix and match them according to your needs. (For example, you could do one for them, do a few as a class, do a few as homework or bell ringers, and save a couple for a test question bank). Each of the arguments are based on the GRE argument questions, with simplified language. Most of them concern research, a scientific study, or a community proposal.Ideally, these activities will
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Human Growth & Development: Developmental Disabilities (Part Two) Pre-med
You will find this 16 page power point to be a vital addition to raising awareness about the needs and abilities of those diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Parents/guardians, educators, learning support staff, medical staff, and anyone caring for those with developmental disabilities can greatly benefit from this presentation. The content includes:Learning ObjectivesDefining Developmental Disabilities Factors Influencing Developmental DisabilitiesCommon Developmental Disabilities - In
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Human Growth and Development (Parts One and Two) BUNDLE & SAVE
Serial Podcast Worksheets for Episode 1
Are you into Serial? Is your classroom suffering from Alphabet fatigue because of the EOC, FSA, ACT, SAT, AP exams, or other standardized tests? Try introducing Serial! Students get the boots on the ground feel of being a part of an ongoing murder investigation with evidence collection, cell phone technology, and investigation techniques. Students can read the transcripts, look at the maps, work with graphic organizers, and create their own theory of the case. This is great for Reading informati
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10th - 12th
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Digestive System Power Point - Includes Project Instructions and Rubric
This 15 pages power point on the digestive system covers structures & functions of the system, digestion, adsorption, and elimination, accessory organs, diseases and disorders, a complete outline of the digestive process and a digestion system apron project with rubric. This is a great lesson for pre-med students or a refresher for medical students.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Anatomy & Physiology Mini Lessons (BUNDLE & SAVE)
Formative Assessment: Synthesis Activity~Psychology Theory Comic
This is a newly updated and fun, creative method of formative assessment in a Psychology course, to be utilized at any point in the course in which you wish to a.) provide the students a creative activity to demonstrate understanding, and b.) assess students' synthesis of material. With this PDF printable activity, you have nine options provided with which students can demonstrate knowledge and application of a Psychology theory and/or unit of study; feel free to tailor the nine options to what
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Revealing the nature of the genetic material. Think - Puzzle - Explore
Did Hershey and Chase use the THINK – PUZZLE – EXPLORE thinking routine to prove that DNA and not proteins is the genetic material?How did they apply the Holding Hands rule to reach their Conclusion?The history of science is a great opportunity to teach the students how to apply thinking skills in daily life.Great scientists are just normal people like us. The only thig they did was using their brains in a clever way.Hershey and Chase are an example. They solved the mystery that puzzled many sci
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9th - 12th
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