Critical Thinking Skills
If a person repeats what they hear another student say, and they do not take time to think about it, are they using their critical thinking skills?
yes no
No. Do not talk before you think about what you are saying.
Which of these is nutritious?
A. Coffee and cake
B. Broccoli and spinach
C. Cookies and ice cream
D. Pizza with pineapple.
B. Broccoli and spinach
What is safety?
A. Beauty, lovely, and good-looking
B. Security, protection and well-being
C. Sweet, kind and enjoyable
B. Security, protection and well-being
A person you just met in the parking lot at Target asks you if you want to go see their puppies. Should you go with them?
yes no
No. Never go with a stranger for any reason.
A gamer you just met in the group chat asks you where you live. Should you tell them your address?
yes no
No. Do not trust strangers with personal information.
What does it mean to be non-judgmental in brainstorming?
A. Accept all possible answers to the question.
B. Love your neighbor.
C. Have a judge decide.
A. Accept all possible answers to the question.
For food safety where should eggs be stored?
A. cabinet
B. closet
C. refrigerator
C. refrigerator
Who is a stranger?
A. A person who is funny.
B. A person who is hungry.
C. A person we do not know.
C. A person we do not know.
What do we do if a stranger in a car wants our help?
A. See what the stranger wants.
B. Take any candy and then run away.
C. Keep on going. Do not talk with the stranger.
C. Keep on going. Do not talk with the stranger.
The first time we use a cleaning product, it is important to...
A. Read the safety instructions.
B. Smell it.
C. Taste it.
D. Spray it in the air.
A. Read the safety instructions.
What does it mean to brainstorm?
A. We are careful to stay out of the rain.
B. We ask a question and think of all the possible answers without judgment.
C. Do not stand under a tree in a thunderstorm.
B. We ask a question and think of all the possible answers without judgment.
After you touch raw chicken or fish, is it safe to lick your fingers?
yes no
No. Wash your hands right away. Do not touch anything before you wash your hands.
When we participate in many sports, we wear a helmet to protect our head. What is "protect"?
A. Do not get hurt.
B. To be in danger
C. To have fun
A. Do not get hurt.
What is personal space?
A. An arm's distance around you where no one has the right to enter without your permission.
B. A trash can or recycle bin.
C. A classroom.
A. An arm's distance around you where no one has the right to enter without your permission.
What would be good to have in your emergency weather bag (your "go bag")?
A. a camera, peanut butter sandwich, grapes
B Water, medicine, cans of food, flashlight charger brick.
B Water, medicine, cans of food, flashlight charger brick.
What does it mean to be a critical thinker?
A. We use our minds to make good decisions.
B. We think we are better than everyone.
C. We make a good guess.
A. We use our minds to make good decisions.
Why don't people in other countries want cereal that we eat in the United States?
A. It may have chemicals or extra sugars that are not allowed in the other country.
B. The people may be too poor to pay for it.
A. It may have chemicals or extra sugars that are not allowed in the other country.
What do we call a person we do not know?
A. a stranger
B. a robber
C. a pilot
A. a stranger
We look in all directions before we cross the street. Why?
A. To see if friends are nearby so we can say hello.
B. To make sure no cars or other vehicles are coming so we do not get hit.
C. To see if we should walk or run.
B. To make sure no cars or other vehicles are coming so we do not get hit.
Is it smart to pet a dog you do not know?
yes no
No. Never touch an animal you do not know. Maybe they bite.