Critical Thinking -Juniors

What is critical thinking?

• Guessing what others think

• Being a detective and asking questions

• Playing video games

Why is critical thinking important?

• It helps us eat better

• It helps us make good choices that please God

• It makes us good at sports

What should we think about according to Philippians 4:8?

• Things that are funny

• Things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and worthy of praise

• Things that are expensive

If you hear something about a friend that sounds bad, what should you do?

• Believe it right away

• Ignore it and move on

• Ask questions to find out if it’s true

When making a decision, who should we think about?

• Our favorite celebrity

• Our teacher

• What Jesus would want

What can help us remember good things when we're feeling sad?

• Remembering our favorite ice cream flavor

• Thinking about the good things God has done for us

• Watching TV

How can we find out if something we hear is true?

• Ask a parent or teacher

• Make a guess

• Ignore it

What should you do if you have to choose between telling the truth or lying?

• Lie, it’s easier

• Tell the truth, because it's the right thing to do

• Ask your friends what to do

What is one way to apply critical thinking in school?

• Copying homework

• Asking questions when you don’t understand something

• Daydreaming

What does it mean to focus on what is right?

• Doing whatever is fun

• Thinking about what would make Jesus happy

• Following the crowd