Critical Thinking
Creative thinking
Ethical Dilemmas
High Achievers Lessons
Random Trivia
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What is critical thinking?
Process of analyzing available facts, evidence, observations, and arguments to make sound conclusions or informed choices.
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Name two alternative uses for a paper clip
Anything you just said was right!
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Define Ethics
Moral principles
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What was the main topic this year?
Critical thinking
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Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Da Vinci
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What are three different categories that this picture can be placed into?
Ginger, Wizard, Boy, Blue eyes, two eyes, staring at you, ed sheeran, clothed, subject in the middle, one hand, human, harry potter, robes, et cetera.
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What does SCAMPER stand for?
Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify/Magnify, Purpose, Eliminate/Minimize and Rearrange/Reverse
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If you had to choose would it be better to save your friend or a stranger? Why?
Anything as long as you explained your reason well!
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Name this person
Thomas
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What is the name of the little girl in Monsters Inc?
Boo
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What are two steps in the process of critical thinking
Clarify, Question, Identify, Analyse,
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What is a hypothetical scenario?
A situation that may or may not happen.
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What is the Trolley Problem?
A thought experiment where one has to choose between accidentally killing 5 people, or intentionally killing one
300
Name one activity we’ve done this year
Image sorting, decision making scenarios etc
300
Which fictional city is the home of Batman?
Gotham
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Which of the following describes attacking a person, rather than their argument? a. Ad hominem b. Red herring c. Circular reasoning
A
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What is a common expression/phrase used to describe creative thinking?
Thinking outside the box
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What is the last name of the Philipa who invented the Trolley Problem? (hint: its a body part)
Foot
400
How many people are in the YR10 High achievers class (including those that are away)?
14
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How many wives did King Henry VIII have
Six
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Which Ancient Greek philosopher popularised questioning in critical thinking?
Socrates
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This famous inventor said, “Creativity is intelligence having fun,” and is known for his work on the lightbulb
Thomas Edison
500
What is the name of the value of prioritizing personal happiness and enjoyment?
Egoism/Hedonism
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Who is this person?
John Believe Kamizelo
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Who is the youngest ever president of the United States?
J.F.K