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Critical thinking Common Core RST.9-10.4 resources
Decision-Making Lessons: A TPT Best-Selling Unit on Dangerous Teen Decisions!
TPT's #1 Best-Selling High School Decision Unit!!If you work with 6th through 12th grade teens, these decision-making lessons are so powerful! I consider this one of my BEST Health units since it deals with the consequences of teen decisions! Your students will LOVE this-it's so relevant to their lives and the world we live in today!Articles are shocking, revealing, often heart-breaking, and very relatable for teens!>> Integrated Skills Based, Content Based / Knowledge Based. The best of b
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6th - 12th
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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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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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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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Let's Teach Thinking Skills Bundle
Thinking skills create a new framework for learning that places a student’s thought process before content and competency. This format pushes students to understand how to approach information regardless of the topic. THINKING SKILL SETS IN THIS GROWING BUNDLEIncludedThinking Skills: A Stand-Alone GuideThinking Skills: PerspectiveThinking Skills: ContextualizationThinking Skills: ReasoningAs additional thinking skills are added, the price of the bundle will increase accordingly. By purchasing th
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8th - 11th
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But It's NATURAL! - Appeal to Nature Fallacy - Critical Thinking - 6-12
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 in the advertising landscape—the "Appeal to Nature." This lesson is really easy to understand, and is therefore really great for differentiation for students who may need simpler language or concepts.Ideal for science teachers and those teaching medi
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5th - 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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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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STRANGE CONCOCTION - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This investigation presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for testing the effect unknown liquids have on an unknown semi-solid (slime). Students should be cautioned about making any assumptions about the materials with which they will work. It is also critical that they make and record accurate observations and d
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7th - 10th
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MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Design Briefs
CREATING A FORENSIC STANDARD - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge will help students understand how and why scientists establish standards, as these benchmarks can be used to evaluate new information or predict the outcome of new investigations. Students should be made aware that accurate measurements are critical, and that averaging data is a necessity. This challenge can also be used to evalu
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6th - 10th
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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Design Briefs
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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Geologic Time Vocabulary Review WordFit Puzzle; Earth Science
A WordFit puzzle is a great way to introduce vocabulary for a Geologic Time unit in Earth Science. This type of puzzle is more challenging than a Word Find and will exercise students' logic skills! While a crossword puzzle GIVES the definitions, this resource makes your students put the words in alphabetical order and look up the definitions in their glossary (some will not be in their book, so it is also a good opportunity to learn how to properly use the internet to find the proper definitions
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6th - 10th
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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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Climbing Everest: Blind. Science project on High Altitude
Erik Weihenmayer is the first blind person to have climbed Mt. Everest. A former teacher, he wrote Touch the Top of the World. In this guide, students read the Everest chapter in his book. Students then work to discover the prevention, symptoms, and treatment of acute mountain sickness that is a result of high altitude.
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8th - 11th
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BIOLOGY EOC Test Prep #2 NATURE OF SCIENCE
One of the most difficult standards for students, the Nature of Science encompasses a variety of skills for mastery. This is a 30 question test to assess student's understanding of the Nature of Science. This includes understanding the scientific process, analyzing and interpreting data, making inferences, and identifying variables.
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9th - 12th
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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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Outlining Content Information Resource (Making Outlines of Text)
In the age of the internet, students need skills for acquiring and criticizing information from media. This product is a trove of outlining resources offered by the author of this publication on outlining.Trove includes: rubrics, presentations, samples, computer shortcut tips, and tutorials.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Using a Spreadsheet to Track Your Budget
This advanced spreadsheet activity uses functions like payments and goal seek to track their expenses. Students research jobs, homes, cars and estimate other expenses. Task cards are included to help break the project down into manageable sections.
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9th - 12th
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Climate Change Enrichment
This assignment can be used as a post-assessment enrichment assignment for students who have mastered the content standards.
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
, HS-ESS3-4
Immunity Concept Map Activity
The resource attached can be used to create a concept map on the three lines of defense against diseases. Teachers can use it as (1) a revision activity in the classroom, (2) an independent work for students or (3) a formative assessment. Benefits of using this resources for: Students It provides learners with the opportunity to be active participants of the learning experience, allowing better understanding of the topic and content retention. Teachers It provides teachers with opportunities to
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS1-2
Philosophical Phenomena to Engage Students In The Scientific Study of God
A poster introducing several research activities that teachers can use to engage students in the scientific study of God. The activities span a range of subjects: Scientific Research, Computer Logic, Probability and Statistics, ELA Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects, and Religious Studies. There is a free book that accompanies poster that contains background for all activities, entitled: "Proof of God Using The Scientific Method, " Available on the Social Science Research Network at h
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9th - 12th
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