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Critical thinking Common Core RST.11-12.9 resources
EPCOT Workbook, Full Park Curriculum for Trips and Homeschooling
The "Ultimate EPCOT Workbook: Curriculum for Educational Trips and Homeschooling in the World's Most Magical Place" is a comprehensive educational companion designed for students and educators alike to enhance their EPCOT experience with a robust curriculum that makes each visit both fun and informative. This innovative printable workbook includes a diverse range of activities that are specifically tailored to each attraction within EPCOT, aiming to deepen the understanding of themes such as cul
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Not Grade Specific
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: 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 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
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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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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Empiricism vs. Rationalism: Classroom Philosophy Lesson for Middle & HS
How the mind works is an essential philosophical problem that forms the basis for a theory of knowledge. In this ready-to-go 45-minute jargon-free lesson, introduce your students to two famous theories - one touting that the mind is like a blank sheet of paper and the other that ideas are built-in to the mind like a muffin tin is pre-set with the shape of muffins (before you even bake 'em in the oven)! Which worldview makes the most sense? Introduce your students to this very important epistemol
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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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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Psychology Collaborative Research: The 5 Senses & Vestibular System
This is a detailed step-by-step, newly revised and graphic activity to be used in Psych I , II, or AP Psychology course in a unit on the five senses and biological foundations in Psychology, including the vestibular system. The activity could take 2-3 class periods, depending on the availability of research/resources, how much time you feel the students need for the collaborative research step as well as the amount of time you feel the require for the visual-creation step and preparing to presen
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Psychology: Collaborative Scientific Experiment (Critical Thinking Activity)
This is a brand new, graphic and detailed 2013 PDF printable critical thinking and collaboration activity in a Psychology and/or Biology classroom. With this activity, students are provided step-by-step critical thinking questions with which they will create a scientific experiment to attempt establishing a causal relationship on paper only in your classroom. The objective here is to determine whether students are understanding the process by which psychologists create experiments to test hypoth
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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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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
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