Fact Finder Lesson Plan
A comprehensive instructional guide for teachers to deliver a 45-minute lesson on critical thinking and making reliable judgments, including preparation, pacing, and differentiation strategies.
Reliability Radar Slides
A 6-slide visual presentation for 7th graders that introduces the concept of reliable judgments, provides real-world scenarios, and prompts interactive class discussions about evidence-based decision making.
Truth Tracker Worksheet
A student worksheet featuring three real-world scenarios (online news, interpersonal communication, and social media) that require students to apply critical thinking to make reliable judgments.
Skeptic Circle Prompts
A set of guided discussion prompts designed to facilitate deep thinking about reliability, evidence, and critical thinking in everyday contexts for 7th-grade students.
Judgment Jump Game Guide
A guide for a rapid-fire interactive game where students work in teams to evaluate scenarios and provide evidence-based judgments within a 60-second time limit.
Quick Quest Warm Up Guide
A 5-minute introductory activity guide featuring a "Breaking News" simulation to help 7th-grade students experience the difference between immediate belief and evidence-based judgment.