Personhood Curriculum 7th Grade

 

Hypotheses and Thinking Errors

Lesson Plan

aphg7-10

1. Improve the ability to think using hypotheses.
2. Impart a basic understanding of hypotheses.
   • What are they?
   • The powerful need humans have to create hypotheses.
   • How they are formed.
   • How we use them.
   • Common thinking errors. How we make mistakes in using hypotheses.
   • How to avoid these errors.

Print the essay "Hypotheses and Thinking Errors." - - - hypothes.htm - - - hypothes.rtf

You will read this essay to the class.

Make copies for each student.

Presentation

I am going to read an essay to you. Afterwards, we will talk about it. As I read, note down anything that you would like to have us discuss. - - - Questions, examples, things that are not clear in the essay, other ideas, or suggestions. The more of these you all come up with, the faster you will all develop into powerful thinkers.

Read the essay "Hypotheses and Thinking Errors". At this time, do not read the "Examples" at the end of the essay.

Open the floor for comments, discussion, questions, and personal experiences.

Hold in reserve the examples at the end of the essay. If needed, read that section to prime the discussion.

For those of you who choose to develop the Life-Skill of clear thinking, here is a copy of the essay.

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Periodically

Teacher Follow-up

That sounds like a hypothesis. Have you tried to prove it is incorrect?

 

Especially when personal conflicts are involved, look for possible emotional bias or truths they may be trying to avoid.

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