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Zendo Critical Thinking Game
SKU
074312
Grade 7-AD
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description
We're all familiar with deductive reasoning: the process of moving from general observations to specific facts. Inductive logic, on the other hand, involves taking a set of concrete facts and making a general observation. It's an equally valuable skill but is difficult to teach, as it moves from the realm of "known" to "abstract" instead of the other way around. Thankfully, Zendo is a game designed to teach and reinforce inductive logic! The components are an unassuming collection of colored shapes. Each game begins with the Moderator selecting a "rule card" (1 of 3 difficulties). These cards describe 1 or 2 "general rules" structures (assembled shapes) must follow, such as "Must contain at least 1 Yellow Pyramid." The Moderator assembles a structure which follows this rule; players guess the rule and assemble structures which follow their guess. Based on the player's choice, the Moderator then either "tells" a player if their structure follows the rule, or quizzes the group on whether they believe their structure is correct. Armed with this knowledge, players can guess the rule; if the Moderator cannot disprove this guess, the player wins! For 2-6 players. 15-60-minute playtime. 2005 Mensa Select Winner.
Publisher's Description of Zendo Critical Thinking Game
The classic puzzle game of inductive logic is back, purer and clearer than ever! Beautiful crystalline pieces in three shapes and three colors are used to build structures marked by the Moderator according to a secret rule selected from a versatile deck of options. The more structures are built, the more information players have to work with, and the closer they get to guessing the rule. Easy to adapt for cooperative play, it's also a remarkably good model of the scientific method!
Zendo is an inductive logic game in which players compete to be the first to figure out a secret rule chosen by a neutral moderator. Players take turns building new structures of game pieces, each of which will be marked by the moderator as to whether they follow the rule or not.By observing the patterns of which structures follow the rule or not, and testing their guesses, players narrow down the possibilities until someone guesses the rule exactly!
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Looney Labs |
| Grades: | 7-AD |
| EAN/UPC: | 857848004581 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 9 |
| Height in Inches: | 2.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.8 |
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