● Develop and apply inductive and deductive reasoning skills. ● Construct logical conclusions based on information given.

● Thinking critically improves my life. ● Invalid assumptions lead to invalid conclusions. ● It is important to learn to differentiate useful facts from extraneous information.

● What strategies do I find most useful in solving problems? ● How do I know where to begin when solving a problem? ● What do I do when I am stuck? ● How do I know if my conclusion is valid? ● What evidence supports my thinking? ● How can an assumption be valid? ● How do I differentiate between useful facts and extraneous information?

● Strategies for problem solving. ● Vocabulary - whorl, arch, loop, logic, syllogism, generalization, alibi, conclusion, assumption, valid, invalid, motive, premise, corroborate

● Solving logic puzzles and syllogisms. ● Creating generalizations and conclusions. ● Making valid assumptions. ● Differentiating between useful facts and extraneous information.

● develop guiding questions that lead to meaningful research ● synthesize information into an effective presentation

● Curiosity is a lifelong driving force for learning and discovery. ● Research is a process. ● Research impacts the future. ● Reading strategies are important to comprehending texts. ● Effective communication is a key component to the research process. ● Bias or perspective can shape a viewpoint. ● Academic integrity is vital to valid research.

● Why is research important? ● Why is asking questions about your environment necessary? ● How can internet searches produce desired results? ● How can reading strategies aid with comprehending texts? ● How can research and the presentation of information impact the world around you? ● How is research best communicated with others? ● Why is academic integrity important? ● How do bias and perspective affect research? ● How does “researchability” affect topic selection?

● The facets of brainstorming, including fluency and flexibility ● The steps of research ● Talk, Read, Talk, Write Strategy ● The difference between paraphrasing and plagiarizing ● The primary elements of digital citizenship ● Vocabulary: fluency, flexibility, paraphrase, plagiarize, driving question, digital citizenship, valid, credibility, ethics, synthesis, references, relevant, query, parse (analyze)

Brainstorming  Creating a driving question based on a passion  Using effective search terms to get more relevant results  Comprehending texts  Gleaning relevant information from researched text  Locating valid resources (books, websites, etc.)  Creating a presentation that conveys valid information and maintains the attention of the audience  Presenting research effectively  Communicating effectively i.e. gestures, word punch (emphasis), voice projection, eye contact, etc.  Applying the elements of digital citizenship and research