Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking for K-12

A comprehensive course that teaches students essential critical thinking skills including observation, logical reasoning, argument analysis, problem solving, decision making, creative thinking, media literacy, and ethical reasoning. Designed for grades 6-12 with engaging real-world examples and practical exercises.

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Lessons
530
Minutes
360
XP Earnable
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Course Curriculum

1 Observation & Evidence
4 lessons
The Power of Observation
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
What Counts as Evidence?
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Fact vs. Opinion
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Observation & Evidence Quiz
Quiz 10 min 15 XP
2 Logical Reasoning
4 lessons
If-Then Thinking
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Cause and Effect
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Deductive Reasoning
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Logical Reasoning Quiz
Quiz 10 min 15 XP
3 Argument Analysis
4 lessons
Anatomy of an Argument
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Counterarguments and Rebuttals
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Spotting Logical Fallacies
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Argument Analysis Quiz
Quiz 10 min 15 XP
4 Problem Solving
4 lessons
Breaking Down Problems
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Brainstorming Strategies
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Evaluating Solutions
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Problem Solving Quiz
Quiz 10 min 15 XP
5 Decision Making
4 lessons
Pros, Cons, and Trade-offs
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Thinking About Consequences
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Decision-Making Traps
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Decision Making Quiz
Quiz 10 min 15 XP
6 Creative Thinking
4 lessons
Lateral Thinking
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
The Power of 'What If'
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Combining Ideas
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Creative Thinking Quiz
Quiz 10 min 15 XP
7 Media Literacy
4 lessons
Evaluating Sources
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Identifying Bias
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Fact-Checking in the Digital Age
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Media Literacy Quiz
Quiz 10 min 15 XP
8 Ethical Reasoning
4 lessons
What Is Fairness?
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Seeing Multiple Perspectives
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Moral Dilemmas
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Ethical Reasoning Quiz
Quiz 10 min 15 XP