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Critical thinking Common Core RST.11-12.7 resources
Three Identical Strangers: "Interrupted" Film Guide and Worksheet with Answers
Three Identical Strangers is a facinating case study of three identical triplets separated at birth only to be accidentally reunited at the age of 19, and the darkness surrounding their separation and its aftermath. It is a great classroom tool for delving into the "nature vesus nurture" debate. This digital download (.docx) provides a film guide with content questions "interrrupted" with discussion questions to be used in small group or whole class conversations. Also included is a worksheet to
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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 Entomology Lab Investigation: Time Since Death Using Pipe Cleaners
This lab is one of my favorites in Forensic Science! If you are looking for something hands-on that encourages students to analyze data, use scientific practices, then think critically about each death scenario, this lab is for you!The teacher should read this document until the end, which includes an answer key and description of the pipe cleaner "bugs" needed for each case. The students will learn how forensic entomology is used in real crimes, as the age of the larvae found on the body helps
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Pathology & Death Investigation Forensic Science Unit Bundle
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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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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Death Investigation Case Study: The 2010 Murder of Annamarie Rintala Slideshow
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 teacher slideshow presentation, 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 story
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9th - 12th
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Establishing Correlation: Writing A Survey (Psychology Activity)
This graphic, detailed PDF printable survey activity provides the step-by-step process by which students will begin to utilize correlational surveying methodologies. I have included some examples as well as detailed guided questions to aid students in developing, conducting, analyzing, and presenting their survey and findings, as well as moving to a potential connection to the scientific method, to consider moving from a correlation to a potential causation (at your discretion). Students will co
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Consumer Marketing Business Plan Decision Making Concepts Project Based Learning
Start a Store! PROJECT BASED LEARNING Outline Includes:Flexible Teacher Outline: 3 days to 2 weeks Engaging Assignments for Individuals- or Groups An Interactive Activity to Develop Critical Thinking Skills OBJECTIVES INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO:Decision Making & Concept Building for Business. Conceptualize and Plan Marketing for a "Corner Store" .Develop Branding and Graphic Visuals for store theme.Create a Logo, Brand, Advertising Promo, and a Store Sign. LESSON INCLUDES:** Teacher Notes for Gu
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9th - 12th
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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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Plea Bargain Article & Questions -Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Government
Are you looking for a great article to incorporate into your forensic science, criminal justice, or government class? This article weighs the benefits and drawbacks of plea bargains, which makes students think critically about the justice system and potential ways the system could be improved.This article could be easily given as a great class lesson for a substitute or discussed as a class, with reflection questions at the end.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Business Marketing: Consumer Product Price Packet Function Assessment Activities
Need a Business/Marketing Activity to Keep Students Engaged?These Exercises Includes 4 Days of Product Critiques and Assessment:Day 1: Awareness exercise introduces effectiveness around product practicality.Day 2: Critical thinking to explore and research the rationale behind a product.Day 3: Brainstorming ideas for product improvement and functioning.Day 4: Class sharing ideas from brainstorming. Individual or group presentations.This Teacher's Outline is Designed for:Lesson Plan to introduce:
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9th - 12th
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Socratic Circle Bundle for All Contents
Are you a high school teacher sick of the same summative assessments? Trying to promote academic discourse, but not sure where to start? I have perfected a week long Socratic Circle lesson plan that can be used for virtually any high school classroom. Just plug your central question and resources in and GO!I have used this assessment in English, US History, World History, Government, Economics, and Social Justice, and Ethnic Studies to great success. The standards I have included are for 11-12,
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9th - 12th
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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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Psychology: Collaborative 3D Brain Activity! Reflective, Engaging Evaluation
This is a fun, collaborative, hands-on application for student demonstration of understanding the major components of the human brain; students will synthesize their knowledge in a creative, team-oriented manner while targeting Common Core standards.
This 2013 MS Powerpoint includes the following:
a.) 6 creative, step-by-step slides
b.) Title slide with learning goals identified for all students
c.) Directions for working collaboratively with a partner
d.) Directions for labeling the component
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Fake News and Media Literacy: can you trust a biased media?
This activity examines accuracy and biases in news and information sources. The activity accompanies a YouTube video at: https://youtu.be/TZZ8ezTwqWw.The activities involve a brief discussion to introduce the video, a group activity after watching the video, and a individual or group essay applying the concepts of media literacy. A rubric for evaluating the essay is included.Video Description: Is your information coming from reliable news sources or is biased media presenting you with fake news?
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9th - 12th
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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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Should we clone non-human primates?
Cloning animals like Dolly the sheep and recently cloned monkeys from China opens exciting scientific possibilities but comes with serious ethical questions. This activity examines the science behind cloning, from Dolly to the first monkeys, and asks if we should clone animals. We explore the processes used to clone mammals starting with artificial twinning used to create the first cloned monkeys to the more complicated nuclear transfer that led to Dolly and Retro, the cloned Rhesus monkey annou
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS3-1
E-waste: Is Your New iPhone Update Killing the Planet?
Every September Apple announces shiny new iPhone models, building anticipation for upgrading your old phone. But should you upgrade when a new iPhone is released or hold off to reduce e-waste?This activity examines the materials in an iPhone, the environmental impact of iPhone production and use, and what happens to old iPhones. We consider the dilemma: Is your new iPhone upgrade killing the planet?The YouTube video accompanying this activity focuses on the iPhone but the issues apply to all sma
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-2
Should we explore extraterrestrial space that may have alien life?
Extraterrestrial life. Space aliens. UFOs. Topics that were addressed in 2023 Congressional Hearings in the United States and Mexico that considered the question: Are we alone in the universe? This activity briefly examines the scientific evidence of extraterrestrial life, from Congressional hearings on UFOs to mummified bodies in Peru, to signals from space detected by SETI. The Origin of Life is presented and discussed in the context of organic materials observed in space. Finally the activity
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS2-7
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