Thinkers Keys are a set of twenty different activities designed to engage and motivate learners in a range of thinking tasks. They are ideal for Projects, Homework, Contract Activities, Extension/Gifted Students, Rotational Activities, and Theme activities.
A range of question or task starters are presented as keys to unlocking the analytical, critical and creative thinking abilities of learners.
Some of the Keys include:
The Reverse Places words such as cannot, never and would not in sentences eg List things you would never see in Australia.
The What if Ask any what if question and record thinking in graphic organiser
The Alphabet Compile a list of words from A - Z which have relevance to a given topic or category
The BAR Acronym for B=bigger A=add R=remove or replace, can be used for design related activities
The Construction A problem solving task that requires the creative use of limited quantities
The Disadvantages Make a list of disadvantages for a specific object or activity
Different Uses Use the imagination to make a list of different uses for everyday objects
The Combination List the attributes of two unmatched objects then combine their attributes to create a newer or better product
THINKERS KEYS make a great classroom display.
Join the 20 keys together to make a set of keys for teacher/students to refer to in class.
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