2025 - Index
At the beginning of June 2024, we started putting "Critical Thinking Spots" onto our pages. These are mostly articles from The Conversation written by academics who have researched the topic thoroughly.
The Critical Thinking Spots have questions to ponder after reading the article. It is hoped teachers and students, after a few minutes read - 4 - 5 mins, will take advantage of these spots for some deep thinking and maybe discussion.
A great way to focus students at the beginning or end of a lesson & encourage critical thinking.
Teacher
To advance your students' critical thinking, you might use the Question Grid [Matrix] Strategy for one or all these CTS.
Past CTS
2024 Index of CTS (24 CTS)
Arachnologist |
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  Summarise the article. Can you explain what is happening to another pair of students? The Conversation 21 September 2023 |
Artist |
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Examine the following article and discuss as a class |
Botanical Illustrator |
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You are to research a "Hidden Woman of Australian History" - Louisa Ann Meredith - and create a Voki about Louisa's life and her contribution to botanical art. |
Carcinologist |
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Research the following article and extract 10 essential sentences. Share with a partner - do you have the same sentences? Why? Why not? Poseidonsweb - What are Copepods? Essential to the Web of Life |
Cetologist |
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Hypothesise other solutions by brain-storming in a group of 3 - 5 students |
Cinematographer |
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How toxic is this workplace?
What would you, as a group (3-5 students) do to change this toxicity? |
Conservator |
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CSIRO & MS3 Resin Read the article and explain the CSIRO's invention to a partner. Should this invention be listed under the CSIRO's 10 most famous inventions? CSIRO Top 10 |
Exercise Sports Scientist |
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 Summarise the article and share with a partner The Conversation 3 December 2024 |
Food
Scientist |
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 Research the experiments outlined here. Do you get the same results as the article?  The Conversation 16 January 2019 |
Insurance Claims Handler |
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 With a partner, describe what this article entails for: a. Insurance company The Conversation 23 October 2024 |
Luthier |
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How does a researcher examine the evidence presented? Write up this evidence. What is the conclusion? |
Paramedic |
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What problems do you see that
could happen with this Smartphone app?
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Physiologist |
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 Analyse the article & discuss with a partner The Conversation 28 August 2024 |
Secretary/PA |
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Primary With a partner, explain the QWERTY keyboard The Conversation 29 April 2019 |
Social Media Influencer |
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Soil Scientist |
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In pairs, read about Biochar. What are the conclusions? Does your school have a kitchen garden? What about using Biochar? |
Teacher |
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What are the stated pros and cons of this article? |
            
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