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Higher education critical thinking lessons
Student Lawyers: Criminal Court Mock Trials & Cases with PowerPoint
Students will get the opportunity to be lawyers and prosecute or defend an accused person in a criminal trial (11 total). Each group will consist of 2 lawyers (prosecuting and defending), and an accused person. The teacher will act as the judge and guide the jury as they vote on the verdict. The majority vote determines the verdict. This unit includes court brief handouts, directions, and PowerPoint explaining how the cases will proceed. Visit our store for much more helpful and free stuff!Crim
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Canada and World War One: Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
This unit contains 11 full lessons, 3 summative assessments, and everything you need to teach an engaging WWI CANADIAN HISTORY UNIT. LESSON TOPICS:Causes of WWIFighting on Land, Sea and AirCanadian Battles (Ypres, Somme, Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele)RecruitmentOpposition to the warWWI Propaganda AnalysisCanadian HomefrontEnd of WWI and Treaty of VersaillesFREE BONUS LESSONS included in this Bundle:Introduction to History (1 lesson)Introduction to Historical Thinking Concepts (1 lesson)This unit pla
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Media Literacy & Analysis Activities & Tasks for Studying Media Bias & Fake News
Give your media studies students the skills to decipher media bias, spot fake news, and think critically about the information from the media they encounter. This comprehensive bundle of media literacy resources is an essential teaching tool for getting your students to learn and understand bias in the media. A collection of lesson plans, activities, tasks, handouts, task cards, and PowerPoints all about media, it’s the perfect package for teachers looking to increase their students’ media liter
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Informational Text Lesson on Hot Topics: Internet Safety, Woes of the Web
This is a set questions paired with two articles that pose the essential question: Do you know what your digital footprint looks like? The articles catch students' attention immediately, and spark some serious discussion. Not only will students be engaged throughout this mini unit, but also they will be practicing key ELA skills. Student Experience: This lesson provides a close reading guide with questions for each article and then provides and argumentative prompt to pull both of them togeth
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #1
Critical Thinking Activity: Lost at Sea! PPT and Google Resources
Oh No! Pirates have attacked our small ship and now we are sinking!Your students will have to use critical thinking in order to be successful under pressure. Not only do they have to quickly choose 20 items to help them survive until help arrives, but they must learn how to persuade their partner to agree with them. What's Included?1. Original PowerPoint Presentation of "Lost at Sea! A Critical Thinking Activity!"2. Student Activity Sheet (pdf)3. NEW!! Link to Google Slides Presentation of "L
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Roaring Twenties in Canada: Complete Unit - Digital and Print!
This unit contains 8 full lessons, 3 summative assessments, and everything you need to teach an engaging ROARING TWENTIES UNIT FOR CANADIAN HISTORY.LESSON TOPICS:The Winnipeg General StrikeIntroduction to the Roaring TwentiesProhibitionPolitical Cartoon AnalysisCanadian AutonomyDiscrimination in the 1920sFilm AnalysisLiving Timeline ProjectThis unit places a significant focus on the experiences, stories and perspectives of FIRST NATIONS, BLACK CANADIANS, ASIAN CANADIANS, WORKING CLASS CANADIANS
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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STEM Problem Solving Service Learning Project
Help your students to think critically, develop good character traits, improve our world, and create heartfelt persuasive writing using the 8 components of this project:
Inspirational Quotes
Random Acts of Kindness
Kids Improving Our World Research Project
STEAM Project - Identifying a Real World Problem and working on a Solution
Online Giving Challenge
Oral Presentation
Carousel Presentations & Scavenger Hunt
Comparing Themes with "A Dolphin's Tale
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Crucible Hexagonal Discussion Activity
Need an activity to enliven your study of The Crucible with rich discussion? Hexagonal thinking is a simple, yet powerful activity which is really a discussion model to help students explore theme, characterization, conflict, and symbolism in Arthur Miller's The Crucible. 72 hexagonal cards made specifically for The Crucible are guaranteed to get your scholars talking! This thinking model may have its roots in the business world, but has found a dedicated following in classrooms where rich discu
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Brain Games from National Geographic: Worksheets (Easy Sub Plans!)
This document contains 3 separate worksheets (2 pages each) and matching answer keys to follow along with the three episodes in Season 1 of National Geographic's "Brain Games." Each episode is approximately 44 minutes long (DVDs available online or full episodes found on youtube or other video websites).
Episode 1 focuses on Optical Illusions & the 5 Senses.
Episode 2 takes a look at Attention.
Episode 3 focuses on Memory & Memorization Techniques.
Each worksheet has three parts:
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Philosophical Chairs for avid learners: Digital Lessons
3 lessons in 1 purchase! Build towards your own Philosophical Chair discussions! Includes notes, critical thinking questions, activities, possible topics (3 total), and more! Philosophical Chairs are a great way to get your class to engage in debate, to listen to a variety of opinions and to craft well thought out responses. Philosophical Chairs are often used in college readiness classes to make students come out of their shells, while still behaving and acting like mature students. This i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: The Entire Year for avid learners: College Readiness
Jumbo Poster Size Graphic Organizer Collaboration and Group Discussion Mats
Need some help getting your group to record their discussions or stay on topic? More important, do you need a way to do that conveniently without a lot of effort? Yes, graphic organizers can be found anywhere. These poster size printouts save you the time of formatting and enlarging them for whole or small group use. As a teacher, my time is valuable, which is why I made these. These printable collaboration mats print across 6, 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper each. Once taped together, they make the p
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
Computer Coding in Python WorkBook - Text Based Coding - Computer Science
With the introduction of Computing, this superb booklet (with 6 lessons worth of material) introduces students to Python Programming. Covering all lessons in this booklet provides students with the foundations to become better programmers and solve problems in an independent manner. Trailed and tested in lessons, My students love this! It simplifies the concept of programming. Concepts covered in this booklet include:- Writing first programs- Syntax Errors- Calculations in Python- Simple Variabl
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Middle School Curriculum - Custom Bundle for Alicia
Jury Duty Experience Activity Twelve Angry Men
This activity is excellent for teaching students about the jury system and reasonable doubt. I use this activity before I teach the play, Twelve Angry Men. This would be an excellent activity for students to work in groups to decide whether or not the person on trial is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. My students love it.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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"The Rescue" (2021) Documentary Guide: Rescue of 12 Boys in a Thailand Cave -KEY
"A riveting, stomach-in-your-throat documentary." INDIEWIREHere is a film that celebrates humanity at its most selfless and will rouse in your students the importance of drawing strength and courage from within. The Rescue, 2021 National Geographic documentary film, chronicles the 2018 perilous rescue of twelve boys and their coach from a flooded cave in Northern Thailand. The high-stakes mission highlights the tremendous efforts of the Royal Thai Navy SEALS, the U.S. Air Force Special Tactics,
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Detailed Hero's Journey PPT: Jung & Campbell Monomyth Cycle w/Analysis!
Highly visual, interactive 24-slide presentation w/custom transitions and animations, relevant graphics and hyperlink in final slide to brief youtube video w/modern-day examples on the monomyth archetype. Everything is done for you: easily modify as needed to provide relevant, contemporary cultural examples, as you wish! In this engaging PPT, you're purchasing:a.) An invitation at the start for students to identify prior knowledge of what makes a hero figure, including peer share time.b.) Learni
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
On the Case: Scenarios in Medical Terminology, Case #3
This scenario-based medical terminology exercise employs a brief case presentation of a patient who experience a myocardial infarction, undergoes open heart surgery, and develops a pulmonary embolism. The first part asks students to define medical terms and abbreviations boldfaced and numbered in the text. The second part provides a brief discussion of relative content. The third and final section provides a critical thinking question.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Glory Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (R - 1989)
This Glory Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (R - 1989) challenges students to connect with this classic civil war film. Ask students to analyze Colonel Robert Shaw, how the war changes him and the impact he has on his soldiers. Compare and contrast him to Colonel Montgomery. Determine the symbolism of Robert's men carrying the flag after he dies and discuss the concept of 'tough love'.Note: An answer key is not included as many questions are open-ended and encourage students t
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Microsoft Access (PBL) - The Harry Potter Project
In the Harry Potter project students will work with data, create and update tables, create forms, create queries using a where clause, and create reports.Style: Project Based LearningDuration: 1.5 hoursProject Includes: Editable 11 page Word documentProject Videos: 8 videos Project Information Project 1 – Data & TablesSkill Practiced:1. Adds data to a table2. Asks about missing data3. Adds a field to a table4. Creates a table5. Explains Primary Key Project 2 - Forms Skill Practiced:1. Create
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Prepare to Write a Children's Book: Analysis, Critical Thinking Gr. 6, 8, 9, 12
A PerfettoWritingRoom © Special Edition, this special $1.00 taster Lesson helps an instructor of students ages 12-20+ actually learn how challenging it can be, and how many decisions go into writing even something as “easy” as a picture book or young reader.
Our most popular download by far, this resource teaches
strategy,
critical thinking,
analysis of reading materials,
synthesis of findings
and application of findings into a complete product
If you want to APPLY findings into a paper o
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AICE Thinking Skills- Unit 1- Intro and Sections 1, 2 and 3 Package
Teaching AICE Thinking Skills and feel overwhelmed with the Problem Solving Part? Do your students feel lost as well and are they thinking they will never pass? They will! And these lessons will not only help them pass the exam but also give you the confidence to know what you're talking about when explaining these hard problems.My lessons also have fully printable materials and pdf's for all items inside. You'll see in the thumbnails that I provide VERY clear and understandable explanations so
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Psychology: Emotional Intelligence/Good Samaritan Critical Thinking (TED Talk)
This printable handout/mini-lesson/critical thinking video analysis provides significant Psychology study all in one activity:
a.) hyperlink / video location for the Goleman "Emotional Intelligence" TED talk (under 15 minutes for whole video)
b.) connection for students to make (critical thinking!) between Goleman's ideas on E.I. and the groundbreaking 1973 "Good Samaritan" study
c.) invitation for students to clarify what it means to critically think
d.) clarification between Goleman's pers
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Introduction to Criminology- A four to five week course
Updated August 2021 with working current links. Please re-download the unit if you purchased it previously. This unit presents a complete overview of criminology and includes daily lessons (along with articles, materials, and web quests) games and activities and three short assessments. Everything needed to teach the introduction tocriminology is present in the unit and students in grades 8-12 would be appropriately and actively engaged in the activities, readings, and supplementary materials.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Introduction to Historical Thinking Lesson - Digital & Print!
Get students excited about history class! This first day introductory class is suitable for any history class. Students will learn that history is not just about accumulating and memorizing facts and dates, but rather it is about interpretation and critical thinking. This multimedia lesson includes video, group activities, class discussion, powerpoint and printable handouts. Everything you need to promote a growth mindset in history students by changing their perception of history as a boring, c
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
Debating Topics for Middle/High School: Fears and Phobias
Get your middle/high school students debating topics that are both relevant and important to them while building their critical thinking skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their communication and debating skills, while opening their minds to different viewpoints.Each debate package covers and reinforces the five basic steps of the debating process: gathering information, exploring all sides of an issue, forming an initial opinion, defending the position in a debate and finally, refin
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Debating Topics- Middle/High School: Growing Bundle- Grades 8-12
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