This lesson plan focuses on critical thinking including a definition, examples, a video of critical thinking in action, logic in critical thinking, questions a critical thinker asks, guidelines for critical thinking, problem-solving, and...

Explore the idea of the logic of scientific reasoning with this discussion of how science, thinking, and reasoning relate to one another.

This article, originally published in Skeptical Inquirer, outlines some of the key components of the scientific problem-solving process while addressing the many reasons for the popularity of paranormal beliefs in the U.S. (Published in...

A collection of thirty math and logic puzzles that are sure to get students thinking and problem solving.

This tutorial focuses on critical reading using a downloadable PowerPoint presentation, "Critical Reading 101," which includes separating fact from opinion, 6 propaganda techniques, and 6 common fallacies in reasoning. Also provided is...

A lesson based on the story, "Oliver's Fruit Salad," where students explore the concept of proportional reasoning through modeling, student sharing, and questioning. A great introductory lesson for this concept that is sure to engage...

Learn both the rationale for problem-based learning, and a simple model of the steps a student can follow to address and solve a problem through logical, critical thinking.

Use your spatial reasoning skills to calculate the surface area when given a 3D figure. This video focuses on a right rectangular prism and shows you how unit blocks can help you visualize, then calculate the surface area. This video was...

The lesson begins by introducing Olympics as the unit theme. The purpose of this lesson is to introduce learners to the techniques of engineering problem solving. Specific techniques covered in the lesson include brainstorming and the...

A comprehensive lesson on algebraic thinking where students create and identify patterns using proportional reasoning. Research based, this lesson includes technology connections, items for discussion, and extension activities.

Zippy Boxes is a fun stress-free puzzle game that will keep you entertained for hours. Move the colored boxes to the square containing the same colored key to unlock the crazy creature trapped inside. Parents and children will have a...

A quick guide to approaching questions that ask you to find an assumption required by the argument. This question asks you to identify the claim that must be true or is required in order for the argument to work. In other words, there is...