Parts of Thinking

Today students did part two of our Critical Thinking Series.  We discovered the 5 Standards of Critical Thinking (clear, relevant, fair, accurate, and logical) as well as the 8 parts of thinking ( Purpose, Question, Information, Concept, Assumption, Inference, Point of View, Implications and Conclusions).  We put these parts of thinking to the test discussing different scenarios where we have have problems with each of those parts of thinking.

Second graders looked at using forensic evidence and how to process a crime scene.  We also were fingerprinted and got to examine the prints.  Students determined whether they were a loop, a whirl, or an arch.

Third graders did some field study follow up mixed with math by looking at their footprints and using them to determine their height.  They checked their measurements to see the correlation.

We also played several brain games.  The favorite Set as well as Mastermind.

Finally we practiced our close reading skills to understand DNA and its use as evidence in court. Next week student teams will share their summaries and complete in a comprehension battle.