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A sample activity that enhances “comparing and contrasting” From the Critical Challenge: More alike or different © The Critical Thinking Consortium

Two collections in one Canadian history photographs primary documents secondary accounts Social studies and science photographs In both collections Teacher background notes Inquiry question(s) for each set Lesson plans © The Critical Thinking Consortium A third collection, Background Briefs, is coming soon!

History Docs 55 sets organized around 11 topics many sets are available in French © The Critical Thinking Consortium

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Tools for Thought modular collection embeds critical thinking tools in every subject area targeted for grades 5-10; adaptable for earlier grades Formats PDF Interactive whiteboard PowerPoint © The Critical Thinking Consortium

Tools for Thought 70 tools “Basic tools” “Tutorials” © The Critical Thinking Consortium

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A sample activity that helps students differentiate point of view from opinion. Tools for Thought How might the following people react to this photograph? a)a family hoping for a quiet day at the beach b)a local newspaper reporter c)a hot dog vendor at the beach d)an artist From the T4T: Finding another perspective © The Critical Thinking Consortium

Tools for Thought Sample interactive whiteboard lessons © The Critical Thinking Consortium

Tools for Thought Develop self-regulated competence © The Critical Thinking Consortium From the T4T: Speaking notes From the T4T: Independent mindedness

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