THE

NATURE
OF
INQUIRY
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 OBJECTIVES: 1
1. Recognize and differentiate between critical thinking,
inferential thinking, integrative thinking, and creative thinking.
2. Analyze scenarios related to historical events, scientific
experiments, and real-world problems.
3. Identify practical applications of critical thinking, inferential
thinking, integrative thinking, and creative thinking in daily living.
4. Express a positive attitude towards embracing and improving
thinking skills for personal and academic growth.
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REVIEW
• What is critical thinking?
• What is inferential thinking?
• What is integrative thinking?
• What is creative thinking?
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GROUP ACTIVITY
Explore different scenarios to identify the specific
type of thinking required for each situation. On
your answer sheet, write whether the scenario is
inferential, critical, integrative, or creative, and
provide reasoning/justification for it.
 EXAMPLE 4
Scenario 1: Analyzing a Historical Event

Task: You are studying a historical event, such as

the Philippine Revolution. In small groups, you
need to discuss and identify the type of thinking
involved in different aspects of understanding this
event.
 EXAMPLE 5
Scenario 1: Analyzing a Historical Event

A. Analyzing Primary Sources:

• Thinking Type: Inferential Thinking
• Reasoning: We have to examine letters, diaries, and
documents from the period to draw conclusions about
the thoughts and motivations of people during the
Philippine Revolution.
 EXAMPLE 6
Scenario 1: Analyzing a Historical Event

B. Evaluating Cause and Effect:

• Thinking Type: Critical Thinking
• Reasoning: We will critically analyze the factors that
led to the Philippine Revolution, assessing the
significance of each cause and its impact on the overall
course of events.
 EXAMPLE 7
Scenario 1: Analyzing a Historical Event

C. Integrating Multiple Perspectives:

• Thinking Type: Integrative Thinking
• Reasoning: We have to explore different accounts of the
Philippine Revolution from various perspectives, such as
its colonizers, Native Filipinos, and enslaved individuals,
integrating these viewpoints to develop a more
comprehensive understanding.
 EXAMPLE 8
Scenario 1: Analyzing a Historical Event

D. Creating a Historical Narrative:

• Thinking Type: Creative Thinking
• Reasoning: We will use their knowledge to create a
fictional narrative from the perspective of a lesser-known
historical figure, encouraging creative thinking to fill gaps
in historical records.
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SCENARIO 2: ANALYZING A SCIENTIFIC
EXPERIMENT

Task: You are presented with a scientific experiment

involving the growth of plants under different
conditions. you need to identify the type of thinking
associated with each stage of the experiment.
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SCENARIO 2: ANALYZING A SCIENTIFIC
EXPERIMENT

A. FORMULATING A HYPOTHESIS
• THINKING TYPE
• REASONING
B. COLLECTING DATA AND MAKING OBSERVATIONS
• THINKING TYPE
• REASONING
C. ANALYZING PATTERNS IN DATA
• THINKING TYPE
• REASONING
D. DRAWING CONCLUSIONS AND FORMING RECOMMENDATIONS
• THINKING TYPE
• REASONING
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SCENARIO 3: SOLVING REAL-WORLD
PROBLEM

TASK: STUDENTS ARE PRESENTED WITH A

CONTEMPORARY ISSUE, SUCH AS
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. IN
GROUPS, THEY NEED TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE
OF THINKING INVOLVED IN PROPOSING
SOLUTIONS.
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SCENARIO 3: SOLVING A REAL-WORLD PROBLEM

A. BRAINSTORMING SOLUTIONS
• THINKING TYPE
• REASONING
B. EVALUATING FEASIBILITY OF SOLUTIONS
• THINKING TYPE
• REASONING
C. INTEGRATING MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES
• THINKING TYPE
• REASONING
D. IMPLEMENTING AN ACTION PLAN
• THINKING TYPE
• REASONING
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BRAINSTORMING SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY: LNHS, PROBLEMA SA BASURA,MAY
SOLUSYON
• Engage in a quick brainstorming NA! to propose creative
session
solution for an environmental sustainability issue, specifically the
waste problem of LNHS.
• List a creative solution and ways to do it within a limited time
frame.
• ·Encourage critical thinking by discussing the feasibility, potential
impact, and challenges of each proposed solution.
• Have each group share their most innovative solution with the
class.
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PRESENTATION
 LABO NHS| 2024

THANK YOU
Jacqueline C. Pandi