Uploaded May 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Part 1 of 'This thing called Science'; the second series of the continuing TechNyou critical thinking resource.

The resource continues themes covered in the first critical thinking series on strengthening critical thinking with scepticism and analysis and introduces thebasic elements of the scientific process.

Suitable for high school years 8-10, and focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.

The education resource is available here: https://education.technyou.edu.au/view/1454/scientific-process

See https://education.technyou.edu.au/critical-thinking for the first part of the resource.

For the first series of videos on critical thinking visit: youtu.be/iSZ3BUru59A

There are also two downloadable Critical Thinking guides:
A postcard-sized one: http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsPostcard.pdf

and

An extended version for secondary school teachers: http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsExtendedA4.pdf

Animated and directed by James Hutson, Bridge8.
Written by Mike Mcrae