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Embedding critical thinking throughout project-based learning

In this webinar, sponsored by the Buck Institute for Education, Roland Case explores ways to “tweak” project and lesson design with critical challenges and “fortify” students with explicit teaching of thinking tools. (57:25 minutes)
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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A Teacher’s Guide to “The Three Questions” by Jon J. Muth

A Teacher’s Guide to “The Three Questions” by Jon J. Muth

Students first listen to The Three Questions, in which a young boy named Nikolai searches for the answers to three questions in his quest to become a better person and is led to find the answers within himself. Students examine the events in the story to discover how Nikolai's questions were ans…
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 3, 4, 5
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Three effective strategies for building a thinking classroom: Strategy #1

Maria Vamvalis shares the first of three top tips for how to build a thinking classroom. (1:00 minute)
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Which metaphor best describes light?

Which metaphor best describes light?

Students explore the wave-particle duality of light. Students begin the lesson by exploring the metaphor “light is a superhero” to develop an understanding of the meaning of duality. Students then explore how light can behave as a wave and as a particle. The lesson concludes with student…
Subjects: Science
Grades: 4, 5, 6
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Summer Reading Tips: A guide for students

Summer Reading Tips: A guide for students

This resource offers tailored advice directly to students, encouraging them to engage deeply with their summer reading. It covers choosing books, developing reading habits, completing reading challenge, using a Thoughtbook, and enjoying the reading experience.
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Usha James on creating inclusive classrooms

Usha James, Executive Director of the Critical Thinking Consortium (TC²), shares her thoughts on five key points for creating inclusive classrooms. How can we create the conditions for inclusive classrooms? What is an inclusive mindset? When and how can we better know our students? …
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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