Critical Thinking Spots
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2024 - Index

At the beginning of June, 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, will take advantage of these spots for some deep thinking and maybe discussion.

 

 

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
The Conversation Analyse

High School

Read through the following article and present the pros and cons to another person.

The Conversation 31 July 2024
Air Traffic Controller

Air Traffic Controller
The Conversation Read
Evaluate

Discussion
Read through this article, evalute and discuss with a partner.
The Conversation 31 January 2024
Beekeeper

Beekeeper
 
The Conversation     Investigation

Primary MiddleHigh School

  

What do you think of the findings in this article?

The Conversation 24 April 2024
 
Drone Operator

Drone Operator


 
The Conversation  Analyse 

High School

What do you think of the findings in this article?

The Conversation 20 June 2024
Environmental Consultant

Environmental Consultant
 
The Conversation  Investigation 

High School

What do you think of the findings in this article?

The Conversation 21 June 2024
Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist
 
The Conversation 

Read the article from The Conversation 1 February 2024

Read 

Brainstorm
Come up with some Indigenous names that we would all be able to identify with!

 
Feedlot Manager

Feedlot Manager
 
The Conversation  Analyse 

High School

What do you think of the findings of this article?

The Conversation 15 March 2022
Garbage Collector

Garbage Collector
The Conversation Reflection

PrimaryMiddleHigh School

Which type of food waster are you?

The Conversation 13 October 2023
Life Guard

Life Guard
 
Lifeguard  Analyse

PrimaryMiddleHigh School


What do you think of the findings in this article?

The Conversation 21 December 2023 
Merchant Mariner

Merchant Mariner
Merchant Mariner Analyse

PrimaryMiddleHigh School

Analyse this article from the Research Lowy Institute.
What would be the merits of an Australian Merchant Fleet?

Lowy Institute
14 November 2023
Perfumer

Perfumer
The Conversation Analyse

High School

Analyse the following article by looking at the pros and cons of perfume and its chemicals over history.

The Conversation 27 November 2014
Pomologist

Pomologist
 
The Conversation 

Examine

Primary

What do you think of the findings in this article?

The Conversation 11 March 2019

 
Poultry Farmer

Poultry Farmer 
The Conversation  Read 
Read through the  article from The Conversation 17 January 2024

Discussion

Discuss with a partner:

a. your thoughts on AI and chickens

b. What will we learn about how chickens are 'grown' at the moment?

Poultry Farmer

Poultry Farmer  
The Conversation 

Investigation 

High School

What do you think of the findings in this article?

The Conversation 16 August 2022

 
Prosthetist/ Orthotist

Prosthetist
The Conversation

Summarise

The Conversation 17 June 2024

Read the article and summarise the history of amputation Read

What one interesting thing did you learn?

 

Rat Farmer

Rat Farmer
 
The Conversation 


Do we distinguish between these native rodents and 'introduced' rodents? Why? Why not?
What is your response to the word 'rat'?

Read the article from The Conversation 3 September 2022 Read

MiddleHigh School

Analyse

What is the origin story of rodents colonising Australia?
  

Real Estate Agent

Real Estate Agent
The Conversation Read the article from The Conversation 28 March 2024

Read

Primary Middle High School

Examine

Using All Homes


You are to find a real estate ad and convert to poetry

Rural Contractor 

Rural Contractor
ABC News 

Examine

Read
Read at the news item from ABC News 2 May 2023

What are the dilemnas faced by the Contractor?

Discussion
Discuss with a partner any solutions

 
Weight Loss Consultant

Weight Loss Consultant
 
The Conversation  Evaluate

The Conversation 13 August 2021

Discussion

Discuss with a partner 
 

 

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