Critical Thinking: A Field Guide In 6 Short Films

Australia’s TechNyou has created a six-part short film mini-course on critical thinking. Althougth intended for young students it is perfect for inquisitive minds of all ages. The series is written by Mike McRae and James Hutson, who also directed and did the animation, and is funded by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research of the Australian Goverment. (How great is that? And why does the US not have a Department of Innovation?) Additional educational resources, including a teacher’s guide, are available through their website. 

Part 1: A valuable argument.

Part 1 of the TechNyou critical thinking resource. The resource covers basic logic and faulty arguments, developing student's critical thinking skills. Suitable for year 8-10, focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.

Part 2: Broken logic.

Part 2 of the TechNyou critical thinking resource. The resource covers basic logic and faulty arguments, developing student's critical thinking skills. Suitable for year 8-10, focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.

Part 3: The man who was made of straw.

Part 3 of the TechNyou critical thinking resource. The resource covers basic logic and faulty arguments, developing student's critical thinking skills. Suitable for year 8-10, focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.

Part 4: Getting personal. 

Part 4 of the TechNyou critical thinking resource. The resource covers basic logic and faulty arguments, developing student's critical thinking skills. Suitable for year 8-10, focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.

Part 5: The gambler’s fallacy. 

Part 5 of the TechNyou critical thinking resource. The resource covers basic logic and faulty arguments, developing student's critical thinking skills. Suitable for year 8-10, focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.

Part 6: A precautionary tale. 

Part 6 of the TechNyou critical thinking resource. Transcript can be found here: http://technyou.edu.au/fun-stuff/videos/video-transcripts/ Starts in Part 1: A valuable argument http://youtu.be/iSZ3BUru59A The resource covers basic logic and faulty arguments, developing student's critical thinking skills. Suitable for year 8-10, focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.