1. Learning Goal: I can describe and apply to real-life contexts the theories that are central to APS – i.e. Critical Thinking Skills CRITICAL THINKING FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE

2.  To study social sciences well, you need to be able to analyze, question, examine, research, interpret, predict, evaluate and draw conclusions using various texts/sources that expose you to the many issues/developments, events and people that have shaped society.  Using the following framework will help you develop skills, strategies and attitudes, so that you begin Thinking like a Social Scientist. CRITICAL THINKING FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES

3.  The following 6 categories of critical thinking will be used as a foundation for the entire Challenge and Change course:  Significance  Perspective  Evidence  Cause/Consequence  Continuity/Change  Moral Judgements CRITICAL THINKING FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES

4. Use all 6 elements from the Critical Thinking Framework handout to analyze the information from the article TUSKEGEE SYPHILIS STUDY

5. 1.Read article 2.Review aspects of the critical thinking framework to make sure you understand them 3.Make sure to address all 6 categories by using specific information from the article. 4.To help your analysis you may: 1.ask questions 2.use quotes/information from the text 3.make assumptions in you analysis 5.May be done in point form 6.You may highlight/write on the article 7.Be prepared to share your ideas IN-CLASS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS – LEARNING GOALS