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Higher education problem solving measurement resources for Microsoft Word
The Critical Thinking Toolkit: DESIGN SPRINT (Design Thinking Activity)
Give your classes the critical thinking tools and frameworks they need to think through big, complicated issues, as well as training them to reflect on their own thinking patterns and behaviours!Design Sprints are creative problem-solving tools for moving your student’s thinking forward a lot in a small amount of time (1-2 hours) by taking them through a series of timed brainstorming, feedback, and iteration sessions. The logic behind them is that it’s better to test and figure out all the thing
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE CRITICAL THINKING BUNDLE
Movie Guides for Art Class: Abstract Episode 2 Tinker Hatfield
This is a worksheet to go with the Abstract season 1: episode 2 on Tinker Hatfield. The episode is available on Netflix and it is 42 minutes long.This is a great movie for Middle School age, Art 1 or 2, graphic design. The episode is about Tinker Hatfield who designed shoes for Nike and developed a great relationship with Michael Jordan. It really shows his artistic process and the idea of brainstorming/testing/redesigning. Kids of all ages really enjoy this - especially my non-interested bo
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Critical Thinking Toolkit: HEXAGONAL THINKING
Give your classes the critical thinking tools and frameworks they need to think through big, complicated issues, as well as training them to reflect on their own thinking patterns and behaviours!Hexagonal Thinking is an analysis and facilitation tool that gets individuals, pairs, or groups to make connections between ideas, themes, terms, people, places, and just about anything else they can think of. It generally involves arranging hexagonal tiles together in a ‘web’ or mosaic. The only real ru
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE CRITICAL THINKING BUNDLE
Deductive Reasoning and Problem Solving Task for adults.
This problem solving activity targets deductive reasoning. The patient must have intact vision and basic reading comprehension to complete this activity.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Invasive Species Project and Presentation Pack
Study an invasive species and recommend a solution to FWS in this PBL with a real audience. Increase research, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and presentation skills with this authentic project.Includes directions, rubric, and research links, note-catcher, and presentation templatecan be used for science, writing, research, oral presentation skillsFully editable
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
STEM Paper Tower Project - 2 to 3 Day Detailed Lesson
Students are going to be tasked with creating a freestanding paper tower. Students may use any items/materials to create the tower, but the tower must be completely made of paper. The tower must be approximately 1 meter high and be able to hold a 2.5 lb. weight. Students will be given a budget for materials to complete this assignment.This project requires students to work together, research various structures, and create a tower than can withstand a specified weight.These plans include:- Detail
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Financial Life Skills for Young Adults-High School, CDC Health Standard 5
This lesson plan covers the "Financial Life Skills" young adults need to learn as they go out into the world. 4 activities included with assessment and answer key, clip art, printables, no prep needed. Easel assessment available. CDC STANDARD FIVE: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance healthCovered in the lesson: 5 steps to creating a budget Prioritize your spending Work on establishing credit Think about insurance Key financial terms FICO credit scor
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Divergent Thinking Questions: "What If" Questions For All Subject Areas
How could introducing rabbits into the rainforest affect that habitat? What would a passport for Christopher Columbus look like? In the story, Hansel and Gretel, instead of dropping breadcrumbs, how could the children avoid getting lost in the woods? Our new, 21st Century standards require students to argue, inform, and explain. Divergent thinking questions offer opportunities for students to demonstrate original, elaborate, and flexible thinking, enabling them to become actively involved in t
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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What would Barbie Look like if she were Real?
Ever wondered what Barbie would look like if she were real? Now you can work with your students to find out!
Part 3
In order to save you and your students time, I measured various segments of Barbie's actual doll measurements. Students can use their measurements from Parts 1 and 2 of the Human Body Proportion Lab (available on TCP) OR measure their height or foot size to determine the SCALE FACTOR between their body and the doll's body. Using the SF, students will determine Barbie's measure
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Concept Comparison: Accuracy and Precision in Measurements
Many people use the terms “accuracy” and “precision” interchangeably. However, for students of science, these words have different implications. This concept comparison helps Ss contrast between accuracy and precision in measurements, and between repeatable and reproducible to be reliable.The Concept Comparison Routine is used help compare and contrast key concepts. Specifically, students use like and unlike characteristics and categories shared and not shared by two or more concepts to better
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-1
Also included in: StayGiant Physics Bundle: Measurement
The Critical Thinking Toolkit: VIEWPOINTS & PERSPECTIVES MODELS
The purpose of Perspective Modelling is to help people to develop the viewpoints or perspectives of other people (and themselves!). Being able to see multiple perspectives is a key component of critical thinking and is a useful tool in any classroom. This tool makes us pause and reflect on why certain people, groups, characters, etc. think what they think, and believe the things that they believe. It forces us to map out the idea, and then the justification of the idea, so that we can come to un
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE CRITICAL THINKING BUNDLE
*EDITABLE* ABC Number Symbol Cipher Wheel Decoding Mystery Escape Room Puzzle
-Editable Decoding Wheel: numbers and letters and symbols and words-Build your own cipher wheel-The outer wheel contains 26 letter alphabet -The inner wheel contains numbers -You can edit to create a third wheel with symbols of your choice that can cypher code-Punch a hole in the centre and insert a paperclip or pin to spin the wheel.-Escape Room-Puzzles-Associations -Alphabet centres- Insert key pictures for Fundations Program-CSI unit (Caesar Shift)
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PreK - 7th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Behavior Essays
I use this in the classroom as a form of punishment / stop and think about what you are doing. Included is 17 different behavior essays including being disrespectful, calling names, cheating on quiz, chewing gum in class , gossiping or arguing, inappropriate language, not sitting in chair correctly, missing homework, not following directions, saying shut up, talking in class, talking in line, talking too much, throwing things, walking in line properly, and not prepared for class. I have them cop
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Restaurant Social Scenarios / Problem Solving Cards for Middle & High School
While going out to a restaurant can seem like a pretty straightforward activity, the experience can actually be full of many unanticipated events. I created these social scenario and problem solving cards for my ASD students in particular, so they could practice what to say and do if and when they experience some of these events.Examples of scenarios include:- Getting the wrong order- Needing more seating- Having a food allergy- Receiving a call or text during a meal- Noticing you were overcharg
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Deductive Reasoning with Sudoku
Many people are afraid to try Sudoku because they hate math, however this task teaches the process of elimination, with Level 1 utilizing shapes rather than numbers. Level 2 progresses into number however it still is super easy with only 16 element with only numbers 1-4 to deduce locations. Level 3 progresses into a grid with the typical amount however with more given answers and more given opportunities to utilize process of elimination technique. I have used this scaffolding approach to teach
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Critical Thinking Toolkit: THE QUESTION MATRIX
Critical thinkers recognize that not all information is created equal and use careful questions to understand what they're reading. Questions separate fact from fiction. They challenge our beliefs and biases, leading us to be more open-minded and nuanced in our approach. But how do you teach students to ask better questions?The answer is the Question Matrix. It provides a framework for students to use when generating questions, and it helps them with analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing info
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE CRITICAL THINKING BUNDLE
Free Brainteasers! Fun puzzles for early finishers or extra credit.
This is a fun worksheet which students can work on individually or with a partner/in a group. I personally use this for my early finishers and they love competing against each other to see who can solve them first. Also a good idea for sub plans or an extra credit critical thinking assignment. Feel free to edit the header/footer! Enjoy! :)
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Visual Arts Drawing Perspective Test Evaluation with Key
A two page test which includes both multiple choice questions and drawing evaluations. The test provides excellent feedback on students understanding of the topic. It can also great as a formative evaluation tool. This assessment covers one-point and two-point perspective. A teacher key and printable student study guide are also included.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Surface Area and Volume Word Search
Surface Area and Volume Word Search35 words to find about Surface Area and Volume* Students LOVE these word searches and know how to use them. * GREAT FILLER ACITIVTY while learning math terms.* For all ages and levels. (Math Word Search Puzzle)All rights reserved by author.Permission for downloads to copy for single classroom use only. You can check: Fifth Grade • Daily Math Homework (For September) My Quizzes: 4th Grade Word Problems Quiz (10 Q)Equations and Inequalities Quiz (20 Questions)An
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Critical Thinking Toolkit: VENN DIAGRAMS
Give your classes the critical thinking tools and frameworks they need to think through big, complicated issues, as well as training them to reflect on their own thinking patterns and behaviours!Venn Diagrams are a comparison and analysis tool that gets individuals, pairs, or groups to make connections between ideas, themes, terms, people, places, and just about anything else they can think of. It involves two (or more) overlapping circles that represent each subject; the parts of the circles th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE CRITICAL THINKING BUNDLE
Design Thinking for Creative Action: Interactive Notebook
Organized into 6 Challenges each with the following: • Introduction to a Persona with a Challenge • Comprehensive Organizer for the Design Thinking Phases 1 through 5 Challenge 1 will focus on Food Supply Challenge 2 will focus on Water Supply Challenge 3 will focus on Understanding Autism Challenge 4 will focus on Urban Health Care Challenge 5 will focus on Quality Education and Gender Equality Challenge 6 will focus on Social Innovation for Daily Living This notebook will provide a platfo
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-4
Senior Seminar Prompt - Time Management
This is an activity that exercises critical thinking skills for a college bound student. A mock scenario is presented regarding a college student who has many obligations, both personal and academic. The objective of the learner here is to create a calendar and schedule for the student in the mock scenario that allows her to complete all her tasks in a productive and efficient manner. This will in turn help students to better manage their time once they arrive to college.*Sample/Answer key inclu
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Senior Seminar Prompts *BUNDLE*
Ship a Chip Challenge
Students build a container that will fit inside a standard #10 envelope and will protect a single Pringle's potato chip as it travels through the U.S. mail system.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS Introduction to the Science and Engineering Practices
This Lab activity is designed to introduce students and teachers to how NGSS wants to explore the science and engineering practices.This very engaging activity will introduce your students or staff of how to engage people using the 8 scientific and engineering practices.This activity can be done in 2-3 regular days or 2 block periods.If it is used to train students or staff, it may take 1 to 2 weeks.There are directions and rubrics within the lab to check for understanding.
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Staff
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