Logic & Critical Thinking
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Material Logic Answer Key, Second Edition - Memoria Press
SKU: 4615
$1.95Material Logic can be used as either a one-semester or a one-year course.
Grades 9+Features:
- The 10 ways in which something can exist
- The 5 ways you can say something about something else
- The 4 questions you must answer in order to know what something is
- Analyses of famous essays by St. Thomas Aquinas, Hillaire Belloc, and Sir Francis Bacon Learn More
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Material Logic - Memoria Press
SKU: 4610
$29.95Material Logic can be used as either a one-semester or a one-year course.
Grades 9+Features:
- The 10 ways in which something can exist
- The 5 ways you can say something about something else
- The 4 questions you must answer in order to know what something is
- Analyses of famous essays by St. Thomas Aquinas, Hillaire Belloc, and Sir Francis Bacon
The Student Text contains the text for the Material Logic course, with exercises following each chapter arranged by Days. The answers are contained in the Answer Key (#4615 sold separately).
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Mastering Logic & Math Problem Solving-The Critical Thinking Company
SKU: 10219
$20.99How can parents and teachers feel more confident teaching problem solving? How can we help students enjoy and master problem solving? After teaching problem solving for more than 35 years, the author walks students through easy-to-understand instruction and fun, engaging problems. This book uses entertaining problems to build real confidence in problem solving and improve critical thinking.
Problem solving is engaging in any problem or activity that requires a series of thinking skills. For example, a good word problem in mathematics requires some thought process beyond a quick arithmetic solution. A “problem solving” problem can be a puzzle, game, brainteaser, logic problem, or any word problem that engages the reader in using a strategy. Becoming a good problem solver takes time, but it’s a skill that can be developed with practice.
Grades 6-9; Reproducible;192 pages Perforated
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Life on Earth Memory & Matching Game - eeBoo
SKU: 6934
$19.99Skills: Sharpens recognition, concentration and memory skills.
Age: 3+
Card Size: 24 matching pairs, 2.25" x 2.25"
Box dimension: 9.5" x 9.5" x 1" I
llustrator: Melissa Sweet
Awards: Winner of the Oppenheim Platinum Award
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Life of Fred: Logic
SKU: 3644
$49.00Do you think Logic is a dry, boring subject? It's not! Not when Fred teaches it. What other math book has a chapter titled "Stinky Logic?" This book doesn't have bothersome "problems" or strenuous "exercises." It has delightful "puzzles," instead. It has serious mathematical Logic, from the basics to advanced topics. As usual, Fred has adventures. Duck comes back. Fred is pressured to buy life insurance for his wife (Fred isn't married). Fred "beeps" the nose of 128 lions. Suitable as a high school text (first six chapters) or as a college text (all 16 chapters). •Sentences in logic •Connectives •Inductive reasoning •Seventeen logic fallacies •Predicate logic •Syllogisms •Quantifiers •Proofs in predicate logic •Direct and indirect proofs •Set theory as a predicate logic structure •Axiom systems: consistent, complete, meaningful, independent, and recursive •Arithmetic model •Gödel numbering of symbols, sentences, and proofs •Proof of the Diagonal Lemma •Gödel’s Completeness theorem •Gödel’s two Incompleteness theorems and their proofs •Many puzzles and their complete solutions 176 Pages. Hardcover. Learn More -
LEGO Chain Reactions Kit
SKU: 2499
$29.99Napa Silver Award Winner
Launch into a chain reaction of physics-learning action!
Have you ever basked in the excitement that is watching a Rube Goldberg-like contraption unfold? Well, now you can build one of your own while learning all about the physics behind it! Using over thirty LEGO elements, plus a few rolling spheres, you get to build ten brilliant contraptions that all come together to create an amazing chain reaction.
Page by page, detailed instructions help you perfectly build each mechanism while learning how and why everything works. Send a tire spinning around a pole to launch a hammer and lift a sign. Spin a windmill to keep the ball rolling and then start a reaction that zig-zags upwards. Build a pulley that launches a ball, a wild spinning vortex, and an amazing zig-zag finish line! Then, once you've finished building everything, put it all together and watch as it spins, pivots, rolls, lifts, and drops all in one amazing, continuous motion!
Who cares if it doesn't do anything useful? The fun is in watching it all go! Designed and written by a genius team of experts, educators, and 11-year-olds, the LEGO Chain Reactions kit opens up children to just how amazing physics can be.
For children 8 and up.
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Laser Maze™ Logic Game
SKU: 8063
$35.99Beam-Bending Logic Game. Recommended by American Mensa, 2014 and featured in Good Housekeeping. Lights and mirrors may make it feel like magic, but it’s really science and a good dose of brain power that’s needed to direct the laser beam through this series of mind challenging mazes. Get ready for a satisfying mental workout as you flex your strategic thinking muscles and ignite the light both on the grid and in your mind! Ages: 8 to adult. Players: single player. Features: •Game Grid •60 Challenge Cards from Beginner to Expert •11 Game Tokens (1 Laser, 2 Beam-Splitters, 1 Cell Blocker, 1 Mirror, 5 Target/Mirror and 1 Checkpoint) Learn More -
Laser Maze™ Jr. Logic Game
SKU: 0252
$43.99Science Logic Maze For Juniors! Your Mission: Get the laser beam to the rockets so they can safely return to earth! You’ll need to use science and logic to reflect the laser beam to the rockets. Carefully place the satellite mirrors to guide your path, but watch out for space rocks that might get in your way. It’s one tricky job for any scientist, but with a little brain power you’ll be sure to ignite the rockets and your mind. One mission completed and 39 more to go! Ages: 6 and up. Players: singe player. Features: •Game Grid with Laser •40 Challenges from Easy to Super Hard •Instruction Manual with Solutions •11 Game Tokens (2 Rocket Targets, 5 Satellite Mirrors, 3 Space Rock Blockers, 1 Beam Splitter) Learn More -
Language Smarts Book D - Grade 3
SKU: 1145
$42.99This 336 page book teaches the language arts concepts and skills students are expected to know in second grade. It also introduces several skills and concepts normally taught in third grade. This fun, mind building book teaches standards-based language arts and develops critical thinking skills. Language Smarts can serve as a core curriculum for language arts or as a supplemental resource. Empower your child's mind as you improve their vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, reading, and writing skills. Teaching and practicing language arts skills and concepts has never been easier! No lesson preparation needed! Each section introduces a specific topic, followed by appropriate practice and application activities. These engaging and colorful lessons develop critical thinking and language arts skills through a variety of activities and different genres: Common Phrases, Palindromes, Pangrams, Mnemonics, Nursery Rhymes, Poems, Folk Tales (Fairy Tales and Fables), Fiction, Non-fiction, Reality, Fantasy, Rhyme, Riddle, and Word Play. Grade 3. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More -
Language Smarts Book C - Grade 2
SKU: 2333
$42.99This 320 page book teaches the language arts concepts and skills students are expected to know in second grade. It also introduces several skills and concepts normally taught in third grade. This fun, mind building book teaches standards-based language arts and develops critical thinking skills. Language Smarts can serve as a core curriculum for language arts or as a supplemental resource. Empower your child's mind as you improve their vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, reading, and writing skills. Teaching and practicing language arts skills and concepts has never been easier! No lesson preparation needed! Each section introduces a specific topic, followed by appropriate practice and application activities. These engaging and colorful lessons develop critical thinking and language arts skills through a variety of activities and different genres: Common Phrases, Palindromes, Pangrams, Mnemonics, Nursery Rhymes, Poems, Folk Tales (Fairy Tales and Fables), Fiction, Non-fiction, Reality, Fantasy, Rhyme, Riddle, and Word Play. Grade 2. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More -
Language Smarts Book B - Grade 1
SKU: 2039
$42.99This 352 page book teaches the language arts concepts and skills students are expected to know in first grade. It also introduces several skills and concepts normally taught in second grade. This fun, mind building book teaches standards-based language arts and develops critical thinking skills. Language Smarts can serve as a core curriculum for language arts or as a supplemental resource. Empower your child's mind as you improve their vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, reading, and writing skills. Teaching and practicing language arts skills and concepts has never been easier! No lesson preparation needed! Each section introduces a specific topic, followed by appropriate practice and application activities. These engaging and colorful lessons develop critical thinking and language arts skills through a variety of activities and different genres: Common Phrases, Palindromes, Pangrams, Mnemonics, Nursery Rhymes, Poems, Folk Tales (Fairy Tales and Fables), Fiction, Non-fiction, Reality, Fantasy, Rhyme, Riddle, and Word Play. Grade 1. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More -
Lacing Beads in a Box- Melissa & Doug
SKU: 4004
$22.99You can count on this wooden bead set to make a bold statement! The variety of these dramatic bead shapes, their bold colors and two extra-long laces make stringing beads extra special. Twenty-seven hand-painted beads feature 1 - 10 as numerals and as countable dots to add counting fun to this lacing activity. Ages 3+ Learn More -
Kanoodle™ Logic Puzzler Game
SKU: 7081
$14.49Use your noodle! Players use colored, connected beads to complete over 100 brain-building puzzles in 2 formats: 2D rectangular or 3D triangular. It can be simple—or mind-boggling—depending on the level of play. Puzzle pieces fit inside the pocket-sized case. Includes 48-page illustrated puzzle book. For 1 player. Ages 7-12. From Educational Insights. Learn More -
Kanoodle® Jr. Logic Puzzle
SKU: 7370
$18.49Puzzle play isn’t just for the big kids anymore! Based on the award-winning Kanoodle® brain game series, Kanoodle Jr. offers on-the-go spatial-reasoning fun with simple-to-follow instructions and large puzzle pieces, perfect for little hands. Kanoodle Jr. includes 60 head-scratching puzzle challenges that easily slide into the Kanoodle Jr. board for solo play—perfect for kids 4–7.
Teaches:
•Spatial-reasoning
•Problem solving
•Critical-thinking
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Kanoodle® Head-to-Head
SKU: 0761
$25.99The Big Idea Go head to head with friends in the first ever Kanoodle puzzle challenge for two!
Psst...They're Learning!
- Enhances problem solving skills
- Develops spatial reasoning
- Encourages critical thinking
Cut to the Chase
First Kanoodle game for two players!
Includes 2-player puzzle board with lid, 16 puzzle pieces (8 for each player), 40 double-sided challenge cards (80 puzzles!), and game guide
Launch your opponent's pieces with the press of a button for the ultimate check-mate!
Ages 7-99 From Educational Insights
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Kanoodle® Gravity™
SKU: 6793
$23.99The brain-bending fun really stacks up with this vertical take on traditional Kanoodle!
Develops strategic thinking skills
Encourages problem solving
Includes Kanoodle Gravity puzzle board, 10 colorful puzzle pieces, guide with puzzle challenges, and carrying case
Includes 40 puzzle challenges!
Perfect for solo play or a two-player challenge
Ages 7-99
From Educational Insights
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Kanoodle® Genius Logic Puzzler Game
SKU: 9735
$15.69If you’ve mastered Kanoodle, it’s time for Kanoodle Genius! Pick a puzzle from the book, set up the challenge, and place the remaining pieces to solve over 200 more mind-bending puzzles. Perfectly portable for brain-building on the go. •Advanced version of best-selling Kanoodle •A caboodle of 202 brain-teasing puzzles! •Fit the pieces onto the board to complete the puzzles shown in the puzzle book •2-D and 3-D puzzles included. From Educational Insights. Ages 8+ Learn More -
Kanoodle® Genius Game
SKU: 9736
$12.99The Big Idea If you've mastered Kanoodle, it's time for Kanoodle Genius! Pick a puzzle from the book, set up the challenge, and place the remaining pieces to solve over 200 more mind-bending puzzles. Perfectly portable for brain-building on the go.
Psst...They're Learning!
Develops spatial reasoning skills
Exercises critical thinking skills
Cut to the Chase Advanced version of best-selling Kanoodle
A caboodle of 202 brain-teasing puzzles!
Fit the pieces onto the board to complete the puzzles shown in the puzzle book
Ages 8-99
From Educational Insights
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Kanoodle® Extreme Logic Puzzler Game
SKU: 12979
$16.99Cross-train your brain! If you loved best-selling, award-winning Kanoodle® and Kanoodle® Genius, you’ll flip for Kanoodle® Extreme! Features a unique, new game board now with over 300 2-D, 3-D, and NEW sliding 2-D puzzles. Pick a puzzle, set up the challenge, and place the remaining pieces to solve. How extreme are you? •Advanced version of award-winning Kanoodle® Genius with MORE puzzles and NEW sliding tray game board •Includes 12 puzzle pieces for 2-D and 3-D puzzles, carrying case with sliding tray feature, and 48-page, full-color puzzle book with 303 brain-tickling puzzles •Easy clean-up and storage, compact size •For 1 player. From Educational Insights. Ages 8+ Learn More -
Kanoodle® Duplexity™
SKU: 0675
$27.59The Big Idea Put your brain power to the test with 200 magnetic puzzle challenges!
Psst...They're Learning!
Builds spatial reasoning skills
Encourages problem solving skills
Promotes attention and focus
Cut to the Chase
Includes 28 two-color, magnetic pieces;
100 double-sided challenge cards;
and a carrying case that doubles as a play board
200 Unique puzzle challenges!
Good for hours of brain-building, unplugged play
Totally portable-perfect for playing on-the-go
Ages 8-99 From Educational Insights
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Jumbles (Grades 3 - 5) The Critical Thinking Company
SKU: 6995
$11.99This fun, engaging 80-page book teaches prefixes, suffixes, and new vocabulary.
Each lesson includes activities where the student chooses the correct vocabulary word used in context, identifies the prefix or suffix, and solves a jumble puzzle that reinforces the lesson.
The jumble puzzle is the punchline to a joke or riddle that is solved by unscrambling a set of words related to the one-page lesson.
In order to solve the jumble, students must first unscramble a set of vocabulary words related to the lesson.
Each unscrambled word is a clue to the answer of the joke or riddle.
The final step of the jumble puzzle is to look for multiple word meanings, synonyms, homographs, homophones, idioms, or figurative language to identify the answer to the joke or riddle.
Students LOVE jumbles and each jumble reinforces the lesson.
A complete answer key is included.
Recommended for grades 3 and up.
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James Madison Critical Thinking Student Book
SKU: 7214
$42.99The James Madison Critical Thinking Course engages students in captivating crime-solving related scenarios to develop essential critical thinking skills. The step-by-step lessons and activities are easy to use and help students transfer these vital skills throughout academia and life. Learn More -
James Madison Critical Thinking Course - Answer Guide - The Critical Thinking Company
SKU: 7213
$10.99This 102-page answer guide (required) includes teaching suggestions and answers.
No previous background in logic is required to teach these activities.
The 544-page James Madison Critical Thinking Course student book (sold separately) engages students in captivating crime-solving related scenarios to develop essential critical thinking skills.
The step-by-step lessons and activities are easy to use and help students transfer these vital skills throughout academia and life.
2015 Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards™ - Honorable Mention, Logic Category Cathy Duffy 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
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iTrax™ Game
SKU: 7431
$26.99Use problem solving and a keen eye to win! A game of tactical tracking and speed! Use problem solving and a keen eye to find the path connecting 2 blocks. Then recreate the path as fast as you can with your own pieces. Watch out, though, your mind could be playing tricks on you! Three levels of play keep you challenged. Includes 44 pieces, 25 double-sided pattern cards and Activity guide Cards measure 8"L x 8"H. Ages 6+. From Learning Resources. Learn More -
Invasion of the Cow Snatchers™
SKU: 4589
$31.99Invasion of the Cow Snatchers™ Mooove the Magnets Logic Game Winner of The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval - 2019 Take control of your very own UFO to solve magnetic challenges! Maneuver your way over and around farm obstacles while beaming up cows. The 40 Easy to Super Hard challenges are great for beginner puzzlers, while the 20 Genius level challenges are appropriate for experienced puzzlers. Ignite your mind with 60 out of this world challenges! Learn More