2. Critical Thinking
“The process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing,
synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or
conclusion“
Thinking outside the box
Allows one to explain their thinking, challenges students to think on their
own, the answers are not based on rote learning, questions give students
opportunity to reflect their own thinking process as well as others’, and
allows students to take on a different point of view.
3. The 6 Degrees of Separation
Knowledge
Comprehension
Application
Analysis
Synthesis
Evaluation
4. Implementing Technology
Podcast- Allows students to record their analysis or evaluation of a topic
Youtube & Storytelling- Allows students to see from a different perspective
and it benefits the child more than just a lecture.
Photoshop- Students could apply critical thinking skills and use imagination
and creativity to develop a backstory.
QR- In a scavenger hunt, students will answer critical thinking questions by
scanning QRs within the classroom and an answer will direct the students
to the next QR.
Web Quest- In the process section of the web quest, include worksheets or
assignments that have open ended questions.
5. Pillar Promotion via Technology
Poem
Blog
“Analyze the poem”
“Choose to agree or disagree with the poem”
Research evidence to support:
What is a tree?
Reforestation (How long does it take for a tree to grow?
Different types of trees
Photosynthesis and how we use it
What do we do with trees once they are cut down?
The tree to paper process
How do we tell how old a tree is?
Alternatives
Voki
Persuade the class on your side
