Topics for Critical Thinking Project:
Topics for Critical Thinking project:
1. Sustainable development means “ meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”
a. Can development be sustainable?
b. What are the issues and problems involved in sustainable development?
c. What can individuals do? What could you do in your personal capacity to promote sustainable development?
d. Use persuasive argument to present your point of view. Use additional tools such as Venn diagram, Truth table, chart to support your arguments.
2. Private automobiles should not be encouraged in Saigon.
a. Weigh the costs and benefits of private automobiles in Vietnam
b. What are the public benefits/costs?
c. What are the private benefits/cost?
d. Would you personally consider buying a car if you have the means?
e. Use persuasive argument to present your point of view. Use additional tools such as Venn diagram, Truth table, chart to support your arguments.
3. International trade brings benefits but also intensifies inequities.
a. Do you agree, why?
b. If you disagree, present your counter-argument.
c. Use deductive and inductive arguments to prove your point Use persuasive argument to present your point of view. Use additional tools such as Venn diagram, Truth table, chart to support your arguments.
4. Large cities in developing countries face many problems related to dense populations. Picture yourself living in a rural village.
a. What aspects of life would you enjoy?
b. What would be the most difficult for you to accept?
c. Use deductive and inductive arguments to present your position. Use persuasive argument to present your point of view. Use additional tools such as Venn diagram, Truth table, chart to support your arguments.
5. Fuel cells are devices that use ongoing electrical reactions to produce an electric current. However, it is a costly project and experts say we should concentrate on other alternative sources of
1. Sustainable development means “ meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”
a. Can development be sustainable?
b. What are the issues and problems involved in sustainable development?
c. What can individuals do? What could you do in your personal capacity to promote sustainable development?
d. Use persuasive argument to present your point of view. Use additional tools such as Venn diagram, Truth table, chart to support your arguments.
2. Private automobiles should not be encouraged in Saigon.
a. Weigh the costs and benefits of private automobiles in Vietnam
b. What are the public benefits/costs?
c. What are the private benefits/cost?
d. Would you personally consider buying a car if you have the means?
e. Use persuasive argument to present your point of view. Use additional tools such as Venn diagram, Truth table, chart to support your arguments.
3. International trade brings benefits but also intensifies inequities.
a. Do you agree, why?
b. If you disagree, present your counter-argument.
c. Use deductive and inductive arguments to prove your point Use persuasive argument to present your point of view. Use additional tools such as Venn diagram, Truth table, chart to support your arguments.
4. Large cities in developing countries face many problems related to dense populations. Picture yourself living in a rural village.
a. What aspects of life would you enjoy?
b. What would be the most difficult for you to accept?
c. Use deductive and inductive arguments to present your position. Use persuasive argument to present your point of view. Use additional tools such as Venn diagram, Truth table, chart to support your arguments.
5. Fuel cells are devices that use ongoing electrical reactions to produce an electric current. However, it is a costly project and experts say we should concentrate on other alternative sources of