Practice Essential Skills - 4.2 | Chapter 7: Identity, Culture, and Global Citizenship | IB Grade 8 Individuals and Societies
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4.2 - Essential Skills

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Question 1 Easy

Define critical thinking in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how you determine what news is reliable.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of collaboration.

💡 Hint: Consider experiences from your recent group work.

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Question 1

What is critical thinking?

A. Accepting information at face value
B. Evaluating and analyzing information
C. Ignoring biases

💡 Hint: Think about how you'd decide trusted news sources.

Question 2

Collaboration is important because:

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on your own group experiences.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a communication strategy for a global environmental initiative involving multiple countries. Explain how you would ensure clarity and respect for diverse cultures.

💡 Hint: Think about what would make the message clear to various audiences.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the role of critical thinking in a recent global event (e.g., pandemic response) and discuss its impact on public perception.

💡 Hint: Consider how misinformation can change perceptions during such events.

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