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Critical thinking means thinking seriously about an issue and making sound
judgements based on reliable sources of information
Critical thinking is a vital part of geographic inquiry
Formulate Questions
There are many sources of information: field studies, primary sources, secondary
sources, visuals, community resources
You need to determine if the information you gather is reliable (Does the source
focus on fact or opinion? Is the source accurate and reliable? Is the source biased?
Is the information up to date?)
Keep records of where you have searched and flag sources you may want to revisit
Consider if you have enough data/information or do you need to do more research
Interpret and Analyze the Information
Determine if you have the right data as you read and decipher data and maps
Identify key points and ideas
Determine if you have included all points of view
Evaluate and Draw Conclusions
Once your are happy with and understand your data, it is time to work toward a
conclusion – the answer to your big question
Communicate Your Conclusions to Others
Communicate your findings in a way that suits your purpose and audience
Use maps, photos, graphs, charts to support your ideas
Use appropriate geographic terminology during your presentation
Clearly cite your sources
Inquiry Question: How does this lunch demonstrate the
geographic connections that are part of our lives?
On the worksheet, record what you think should be done at each stage of the process to investigate the inquiry
question.
- Tuna sandwich
- Bread
- Lettuce
- Apple
- Pop
- Cereal bar
- Chips
- Lunch bag
Inquiry Question: How does this lunch demonstrate the
geographic connections that are part of our lives?