Designing Critical Challenges
by Tracy Phillips
1. Judging Better/Best
1.1. - judge between two + options
1.2. Q: Did all Canadian have the same feelings about their new nation?
2. Critque the Piece
2.1. - assess the merits/shortcomings
2.1.1. of a person
2.1.2. of a product
2.1.3. of a performance
2.1.4. of an action
2.2. Q: Why did Emily Stowe go the United States for Medical School?
3. Rework the Piece
3.1. transform a product
3.2. Q: After watching the link. What would the voice of the other Chinese Men be?
4. Decode the Puzzle
4.1. - suggest/justify ....
4.1.1. a possible solution
4.1.2. an explanation
4.1.3. an interpretation
4.2. - solve the unknown (mystery)
4.2.1. "The Nature of Critical Thinking| - The Following Needs to be in Place for Learners
4.2.1.1. 1. Background Knowledge
4.2.1.2. 2. How to make Judgements
4.2.1.3. 3. Vocabulary and Concepts
4.2.1.4. 4. Thinking Strategies
4.2.1.5. 5. Habits of Mind
4.3. Q: Explain how our current rights are a reflection of the past?
5. Peform to Specs
5.1. - perform a task/set of actions
5.2. Q: Design and implement a "5 minute News and Events" for one person we have discussed during this unit. See example (link)
6. Design to Specs.
6.1. design a product that meets a
6.1.1. given set of specifications
6.1.2. given set of conditions