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Tools for Thought

T4T_logo.pngThe Tools for Thought collection includes more than 125 lessons that are adaptable for any grade and subject, that systematically nurture learners’ competence in thinking, communicating, and action. Lessons in the Tools for Thought (T4T) collection are designed to be seamlessly infused into all learning experiences and can be adapted for use across disciplines. For example, an instructional goal might be to grow learner competency in drawing inferences. Instructional ideas and tools from the Inference lesson could be used to help learners draw inferences about characters in a story, develop conclusions in science, or interpret data in math.

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Analyze two accounts

Analyze two accounts

Students create a timeline of a series of events that have either created change or maintained the status quo in history. They develop an understanding of the importance of examining historical events; using multiple relevant sources to understand the sequence of events; and providing credible evide…
Subjects: Not Subject Specific
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Annotate a timeline

Annotate a timeline

Students create a timeline of a series of events that have either created change or maintained the status quo in history. They develop an understanding of the importance of examining historical events; using multiple relevant sources to understand the sequence of events; and providing credible evide…
Subjects: History
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Assembling evidence

Assembling evidence

Students organize evidence to create an effective argument. They develop an understanding of the importance of recognizing elements of an effective argument, and assembling evidence to support or challenge a conclusion. This tutorial includes instructional suggestions for teachers (introducing the s…
Subjects: Science, Geography
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Assessing historical commemorations

Assessing historical commemorations

Students learn a strategy to judge the appropriateness of historical commemorations. Students explore why perspectives on commemorations of historical events and people can change over time. Students use criteria to assess the appropriateness of historical commemorations. Designed to support inquiry…
Subjects: Social Studies, History
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Assessing the evidence

Assessing the evidence

Students judge the adequacy of evidence used to support a conclusion. They develop an understanding of the importance of assessing the appropriateness of evidence, as well as using sufficient evidence to support their conclusions. This tutorial includes instructional suggestions for teachers (introd…
Subjects: History, Health
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Assessing website credibility

Assessing website credibility

Students judge the authority and credibility of information posted on the internet. They develop an understanding of the importance of assessing the credibility of a website, based on specific criteria, and of comparing websites to ensure credibility and discover the best sources of information. It …
Subjects: Science
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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