Critical Thinking in 21st Century Learning Skills

Am I in the right century???

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Future Kids "should' be like . . . . ?

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4 Benefits of HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) for Students:
1. More employable
2. More enjoyable life because they are more creative & self-actualized.
3. They have a higher self-esteem because they are more successful.
4. They have greater potential to make a positive difference in the world.

NOTE: I am trying to attach a file, but I don't see where!?!

Jigsaw to success

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Thinking in the 21st Century

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Environmental Inventories

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These students determined the best way to evaluate a stand of trees for age and determined to core a select few trees of various sizes in various locations on Kelly Butte. The entire class was trying to answer the question "Is this a suitable environment for for flying squirrels and should we expect to find them here?" Other groups were looking for factors such as the presences michorizae, course woody debris, and truffles.

My Motivational Poster

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Critical Thinking Trading Cards - New for 2008!

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This trading card set by Melissa, Meredith, Ginny, Brian & Kathi is the new, 21st century, refreshed version!

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Spring Resources

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Resources

Here are resources to be used in the Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Session during the State Ed Tech Cadre supporting the understanding of 21st Century Learning Skills:

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Teresa, Mel, Natalie

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SOESD and KFalls Collaborating

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Magazine Cover for Alex & Eva

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Siuslaw School District: Stream Team Program

Bright Future

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Blooms Jigsaw

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To raise this activity to from lower level to higher level.....Try this puzzle with your eyes closed while disputing its relevance with a critical friend.

(Sorry, Puzzle did not import to blog. It is very cool. This does show the captioner option.)

Resources

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Here are resources to be used in the Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Session during the State Ed Tech Cadre supporting the understanding of 21st Century Learning Skills: