High School Critical Thinking Resources

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• Help students discover which popular character they most resemble. This quiz is a hit for getting students to reflect on their personalities in a fun way.

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• A classic game of wordplay that challenges students to describe a word without using "taboo" terms. Comes with an online version for digital play and printable cards for an offline experience.

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Need a new, creative, and fun way to teach landforms? This lesson, which includes a Faces of Earth Landforms Speed Game and will allow your students to grasp the concept of each landform, both contextually and visually

Includes:

Introduction Activity

Speed Time Contract

Faces of Earth Portrait activity

Grading rubric and in-depth teacher instructions

Answer sheets

All game pieces are included. May require minimal amount of teacher prep.

Your kids will have fun while learning!

Note: This lesson is written for individual student instruction, but can be easily modified for group collaboration. Suggestions are included in teacher instructions.

Cartoon scientists are bound to make you laugh! These 18 science posters for the classroom have 18 scientists with inspirational quotes.

I personally, hand these out to groups of students and have them discuss the meanings of the quotes. Then I would have one cut out the scientist and speech bubble and hang them in my science lab!

This is a great activity to do at the beginning of the school year!

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Empower your learners to understand and infer emotions effectively with our specialized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program. Our Inferencing Emotions ABA Program is thoughtfully designed to enhance social cognition and promote emotional intelligence through targeted interventions and engaging activities.

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• Public Speaking Activities to Write a Speech
• Speech Activities
• Debate Activities
• Know Your Audience for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
• Differentiated Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
• Enrichment Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
• Google Classroom Ready!

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Introducing how to write a speech when preparing for a presentation has never been easier! This lesson guides students through a step-by-step process of determining how to write their speech and what information should be included. When a high school student begins a public speaking unit, it is quite often the first time he or she has been required to speak in public, other than the basic Show and Tell in elementary school.

Therefore, it is important to make sure the students become familiar with the basics of how to stand, speak, move, and make eye contact during any type of public speaking situation. This lesson is designed to help the students with all aspects of writing a speech.

The slide show, and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their public speaking skills. The worksheets reinforce guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the slide show. The detailed lesson plans make implementing public speaking, speech and debate curriculum easy for teachers.

These no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoints can also be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson in Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate focuses on how to Write a Speech and includes:

Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheet with:

• Explanations and examples of the different methods for writing a speech.
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slides with explanations of methods to employ when writing a speech
• Guided note-taking sections
• Examples of information to determine when writing a speech

Google Slides™

Answer Key

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The lessons in the High School Introduction to Public Speaking Unit include:

• Know Your Audience
• Organizing a Speech
• Writing a Speech
• Practice Makes Perfect
• Research Techniques

Plus a FREE Argumentative Writing Essay Lesson

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A fun, interactive way to introduce classmates to one another. These two Bingo-like sheets have squares labeled "Find Someone Who...has a pet, has a hobby, has traveled out of state" and much more. Easy to customize to your students' interests and needs. Each square includes a place for name, email, and cell phone number/contact info. Great for Study Buddies and peer tutoring!

Desert Island Explorer is an engaging, two-week game-based sub unit designed for grades 5 to 9, offering an immersive and bilingual experience centered around the theme of desert islands. This project-based learning module combines elements of language arts, science, and teamwork to enhance students' critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative skills.

• Lessons are provided in English, and all activities within are French and English.
• These products work in English or French classrooms.

Nothing is more stressful than having to leave work for an extended time: our profession requires us to plan, to create engaging resources, and to assume the subs covering have French capabilities. We all know that's... not the reality of this profession. When you've gotta be out, you've gotta be out, and frankly, when you're in this position, you've not got the time, energy or mental health to allow for this level of planning. That's where I come in! This ressource covers you for roughly two weeks: providing your sub with direction in English, and activities in both English and French to ensure a seamless absence... And if you aren't actually out (or maybe you're checked out and just a body in the room!) but just want someone to tell you what to do for 2 weeks, this checks out for that, too.

I integrate discussion-based prompts, writing activities, reading activities, film watching, reflections, games, math tasks, group work, projects, presentations, art tasks - just about everything to keep them engaged while you're away! This is a clear and engaging this resource for your next emergency absence.

In this mega crypt of activities relating to desert island survival, you'll discover the following activities:

• All lesson plans (in English) for 15 activities and projects;
• Desert Island Charades (An engaging team activity where they must act out different desert island scenarios and go head-to-head against the opposing team);
• Island Survival Expedition (A team-based activity on choosing the items to bring to a desert island - without surpassing a maximum weight limit);
• Shipwrecked (An activity which will have students ranking items based on their importance for survival after being shipwrecked);
• A Brief History of the Message in a Bottle with 2 questions;
• Make Your Own Message in a Bottle (An engaging, meaningful task which involves students writing, decorating, "throwing to sea" and finding bottles with their classmates);
• Bottle + old paper templates (For use with Message in a Bottle activities);
• Dilemme sur une île déserte (4 pages of math activities - French only);
• 2 x Reading comprehension:
  • “Perdus en mer” (French only - grades 7-9) with questions;
  • “L’Île mystérieuse” (French only - grades 4-6) with questions.
• Desert Island Dilemma (A writing prompt with information for idea generation);
• Film project (Success criteria and rubrics included for this team-based, drama-focused task);
• The great survival strategy (Stations activity on persuasive language techniques and strategies)
• The great survival strategy (Persuasive prompt following the stations activity)
• Jeopardy-style flash cards (Whole group team-based game on finding the best answer)
• Watch + Respond (A film to be viewed with examples on how to engage students with their listening)
• Watch + Respond (Student question list - English only)
• Watch + Respond (Collaborative question cards - English only)
• The Ultimate Survival Guide (A final project which will have students creating pamphlets, brochures or an infographic on a desert island. Includes success criteria and rubrics in both English and French).

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This resource is aimed at 7th to 10th grade.

The political landscape in the United States is deeply polarized, with Republicans and Democrats often having starkly different positions on many issues. 

Here are ten hot contentious topics that hav been prominent in the political discourse. These topics are highly dynamic, and the positions associated with each party can evolve over time, influenced by current events, leadership changes, and public opinion. Always consult the most recent sources for the latest information on these and other political issues.

Each issue has further been divided into two short stories, or rather scenarios, one from the perspective of a democrat, and one from the perspective of a republican.

Finally, there are sets of questions that probe each scenario and dig deeper into the issues and perspectives.

The topics covered are:

Gun control

Abortion

Healthcare reform

Climate change & environmental policy

Tax policy

Immigration

Economic inequality & social welfare

Education

LGBTQ+ Rights

Voting rights and electoral integrity

This AVID strategy of layering focused notes is the perfect instructional routine to display for any class in any subject area! Layering is a strategy that clarifies the second and third phases of the focused note-taking process by asking students to revisit their notes multiple times, thinking critically with a different purpose in mind.

Why layering?

Each layer added to the notes is completed in a different color, so a student’s interactions are visible to the instructor and to the student. This not only allows the instructor to assess the quality of the student’s thinking and interaction with the content, but it also solidifies learning about the process and the content itself. Additionally, the use of color enhances retention for visual learners.

Instructional Goals

Students will:

• Add layers of thinking to their notes to process and connect their thinking.

• Use colors to show their repeated interactions with their notes.

Materials needed

If taking notes on paper, students will need a variety of colored pens, colored pencils, highlighters, and markers to use for the note-taking layers.

Directions

• Provide time for students to complete each layer by adding to their notes with a different color.
• Work on one layer at a time. Consider whether developing learners need more structure or fewer components to add during each layering session, compared with more experienced note-takers.
• Have students keep a key to indicate what color is used for each layer (they can make their own key or use the example.)

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Looking for fun puzzles or after testing activities for your early finishers? This Pop Culture Crossword Puzzles set is perfect for Gen-Z! Offer your students stress-relieving, yet challenging activities that they will WANT to work on and stay on task as they complete crossword puzzles themed upon high-interest topics in pop culture, like TikTok, Crocs, Fortnite, Snacks, Air Jordans, MrBeast, AI, and Netflix!

►This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple a packet or use the activities separately. Either way, it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. I often like to challenge the class with a puzzle from the pack and offer a small reward to whoever solves it first! So fun!

►I always leave a stack of puzzles in my sub binder on my desk for a sub, or colleague to grab in a pinch in the case of an emergency. I feel at ease knowing my students are engaged, even when I have to be out of the classroom.

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Creating a Student Success Guidebook (brochure project) gives students an opportunity to share their knowledge and tips for success in middle school with the following year’s new incoming class of students. This is perfect for a technology or leadership class, or for a club that focuses on assisting students, such as Student Council. Students work in small teams to research an assigned topic about expectations in middle school, specific to their school. Next, they create one page of a brochure with their information which will finally be combined with the other teams’ pages to create a full brochure that can be published and distributed to incoming students. The project was created for 8th graders but could easily be adapted to use with 5th or 6th graders leaving elementary school and providing tips for success to new elementary students, or could be used by sophomores (or above) in high school to create a success guide for incoming high school freshmen.

Great end of year project!!

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Brochure Project Instructions, Expectations & Grading Rubric

• Sample Brochure (non-editable .pdf)

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Enhance your students' reading comprehension skills with this engaging resource featuring five significant historic disasters. Each passage is designed for 5th to 9th-grade students and includes questions that encourage critical thinking and discussion. Perfect for use in the classroom or as homework assignments!

What's Included:

• Five Reading Comprehension Passages:

1. The Great Chicago Fire (1871)
2. The Titanic Disaster (1912)
3. The Hindenburg Disaster (1937)
4. The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
5. Hurricane Katrina (2005)

• Five Sets of Questions:
  • Comprehension questions for each passage, focusing on key details, cause and effect, and historical significance.

Unveiling the Invisible: A Comprehensive Guide to Forensic Science

Unleash the inner detective in your students! This captivating bundle of 10 reading comprehension worksheets delves deep into the fascinating world of forensic science. Explore the techniques used to analyze evidence, solve crimes, and deliver justice.
Cultivate Curiosity & Ignite Scientific Inquiry:

• Intriguing Topics: Explore a wide range of forensic science disciplines, from fingerprint analysis and hair examination to bloodstain pattern analysis and document examination.
• Interactive Activities: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer questions, and case studies promote critical thinking and analysis.
• Real-World Applications: Showcase the practical applications of forensic science in criminal investigations and legal proceedings.
• Ethical Considerations: Discuss the importance of responsible practices and ethical dilemmas surrounding forensic evidence.
• Future Focus: Explore emerging technologies and innovations revolutionizing the field of forensic science.

Uncover the Secrets Hidden Within Forensic Science: This 10-part exploration dives into the captivating world of forensic science, offering students a comprehensive understanding of the field.

• Fingerprint Analysis: Learn how fingerprints are unique and how they can be used for identification.
• Hair Analysis (Forensic Trichology): Discover how hair examination can provide valuable clues in criminal investigations.
• Forensic Accounting: Uncover the world of forensic accounting and its role in exposing financial crimes.
• Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Explore how to analyze bloodstain patterns to reconstruct crime scenes and identify the cause of death.
• Impression Evidence: See how shoe prints, tire tracks, and other impression evidence can link suspects to crimes.
• Forensic Document Examination: Discover how document examiners analyze documents to detect forgeries and identify authorship.
• The Forensic Scientist in Court: Understand the crucial role of forensic scientists in presenting evidence in court.
• Emerging Technologies in Forensics: Explore the exciting advancements transforming forensic science, like DNA sequencing and artificial intelligence.
• The Ethics of Forensic Science: Engage in critical discussions about the ethical considerations surrounding forensic science.
• Forensic Linguistics: Discover how language analysis can be used to identify speakers, detect deception, and aid in criminal profiling.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will explain the fundamental principles and techniques used in various forensic science disciplines.
• Students will analyze the role of forensic evidence in crime scene investigation, reconstruction, and identification of suspects.
• Students will evaluate the strengths and limitations of different forensic methods and the importance of accurate interpretation of evidence.
• Students will identify the ethical considerations surrounding forensic science, including bias, contamination, and potential for wrongful convictions.
• Students will explore the impact of emerging technologies like DNA analysis, digital forensics, and artificial intelligence on the future of forensic science.

Common Core Standards:

• RI.8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of complex ideas.
• RI.8.2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
• RI.8.3: Analyze how a particular point of view is developed or supported.
• RST.8.4: Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and specific terminology.
• WHST.8.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.

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This AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet includes a variety of critical thinking activities for middle and high school students. It features a passage with leveled questions, a creative "Finish the Story" activity using Costa’s levels, and an exercise where students categorize questions by thinking level. Perfect for classroom use or independent practice, this packet helps deepen understanding and encourages higher-level thinking!

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What's Included

1. Passage with Leveled Questions

• Overview: This activity provides students with a short, engaging passage followed by questions categorized by Costa's Levels of Thinking.

2. Costa’s "Finish the Story" Activity

• Overview: This creative writing activity allows students to apply Costa’s Levels of Thinking as they finish a partially written story. Each stage of the activity corresponds to a different level of thinking.

3. Categorizing Costa's Questions Activity

• Overview: In this activity, students are given a set of questions related to a topic and must categorize them into Costa’s Levels of Thinking. This helps students learn how to identify different types of thinking questions.

Bonus Features

• Answer Key: An answer key is provided for teachers to quickly check the categorization activity and leveled questions.
• No-Prep, Print-and-Go Format: Just print and distribute!

Perfect For:

• Early finishers
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In this no prep lesson, students learn to analyse and interpret the information on what causes Hunger's part of your Geography program.

This comprehensive and interactive lesson plan, entitled "What Causes Hunger?", guides students through a thoughtful exploration of the various factors contributing to global hunger.

It engages students in a detailed understanding of the cycle of poverty, lack of agricultural investment, effects of climate and weather, war and displacement, unstable markets, and food wastage, and how each of these components plays a role in the prevalence of hunger.

Resources included:

• Guided instruction and links to external resources, such as the World Food Programme video "$1 a day," to provide a broader context and real-life representation of the issues.
• Individual activities and reflection prompts that encourage students to form their own conclusions, as well as express and validate their ideas.
• Discussion questions, both true or false and open-ended, to stimulate critical thinking and facilitate lively, thoughtful conversation in the classroom.
• A concluding reflection, challenging students to make connections between hunger, poverty, and economic development.

This comprehensive lesson is designed to cultivate an empathetic, global perspective among students and inspire them to think critically about worldwide issues like hunger. Suitable for Social Studies, Geography, Economics, and Global Studies courses for middle and high school levels.

Aligned with Common Core Standards, this lesson also encourages students to apply their knowledge, analyze various viewpoints, and build strong argumentation skills. Download now to open your classroom to a comprehensive and compassionate study of world hunger.

Australian Geography Curriculum link:

Challenges to food production, including land and water degradation, shortage of fresh water, competing land uses, and climate change, for Australia and other areas of the world (ACHGK063)

Students will begin to see that certain features and shapes are often associated with particular population structures e.g. a wide base indicates a high birth rate, a narrow apex often indicates a high death rate, etc.

Within the lesson, students will be expected to apply this new knowledge and understanding by analyzing and interpreting a population pyramid from a range of countries.

Students also learn how variations in shape and size also relate to the dependency ratio (the amount of the population that is dependent on the working population) of a particular country. Students practice calculating and interpreting dependency ratio through a number of examples.

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