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Social Studies Lessons for Critical Thinking

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Cover of Growing Minds in Social Studies #2: Lessons for Stimulating Thinking, Grades 4–8, with a head being watered
Front cover of the Lorenz thinking-lessons packet
To The Teacher: author note on the Level 1 to 3 activity structure and Ennis's list of critical thinker dispositions
Background reading before planning any lesson
Teacher's guide for More Than Enough: how to introduce hoarding, with notes on Level 1 and Level 2 discussion goals
Lesson prep notes for the hoarding activity
Hoarding guide continued: Level 3 notes on predicting future hoarding, plus three targeted learner outcomes for the lesson
Use to steer the closing discussion on hoarding
More Than Enough, Part A: students decide whether to store water, salt, soap and 7 other items and explain why or why not
Opening task to launch talk about scarcity
Hoarding parts B and C: after a WWII rationing reading, students judge personal and national hoarding and predict their own
Ethics discussion and written reflection
Teacher's guide for Sweet Success!: lead-in ideas plus Level 1 on measuring success and Level 2 on feelings about success
Planning notes for the success and failure lesson
Success guide continued: Level 3 essay task, a list of other recognized endeavors like winning an election, and outcomes
Extra essay topics to offer students
Sweet Success! Part A: students name ways success is measured, then give measures for 12 endeavors like piano or heroism
Student response sheet for the success lesson
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Growing Minds in Social Studies #2: Lessons for Stimulating Thinking

This is a comprehensive teaching resource designed specifically for students in the 4th through 8th grades. Created with middle and intermediate school levels in mind, it deals with various social studies topics.

The Main Objective:

The beauty of this resource pack lies in its objective to foster critical thinking. The arranged activities aim at subject matters like analyzing phenomena such as hoarding and contemplating the parameters of success - all within the context of social studies.

Unique Approach:

What sets this package apart is its multifaceted approach towards active learning, providing different levels of student participation based on their ages and capabilities.

A Tool for Educators:

  • Equipped with comprehensive teacher guides accompanying every lesson
  • Eases preparation while ensuring you are well-equipped to engage students effectively during lessons
Total Content:

In total, this PDF file comprises 15 print-ready pages filled with content aiming to ignite interest and stimulate thoughtful analysis among students.

Possibilities of Utilization :
  • During whole group instruction time
  • Assign them as homework
  • Small group discussions

Crafted Comprehension Oriented Content:

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  • This resource exemplifies an interactive blend between discipline-oriented instructive materials and cognition- boosting activities seeking to inspire curiosity driven explorations amongst young learners.
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1 PDF with 15 ready to print pages

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