Mission Library

Bootcamp #2 (K-3)
Critical Thinking (K-3)
Grades K-3


The Mission
15 min

Storyline

If your students are up for a challenge, feel free to run the more advanced Bootcamp #2 designed for Grades 4+.

Computers from the UCE have been stolen and hidden by the Crooked Snakes.

The crew will work in teams to use critical thinking to uncover the hidden location of the UCE's computers! These computers contain top-secre...

3-Dimensional Science

Science and Engineering Practices

Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

  • Make observations (firsthand or from media) and/or measurements to collect data that can be used to make comparisons.

  • Make predictions based on prior experiences.

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

  • Use observations (firsthand or from media) to describe patterns and/or relationships in the natural and designed world(s) in order to answer scientific questions and solve problems.

Engaging in Argument from Evidence

  • Construct an argument with evidence to support a claim.

Resources
Timeline
0:00

Mission Start and Briefing

1:40

Critical Thinking Skill Video

5:13

Students Receive Information

6:13

Decision Point

9:00

Tractor Beam Computers

10:08

End

Skills in Action
CollaborationCommunicationComprehensionCritical ThinkingData LiteracyDecision-MakingDigital LiteracyInitiativeMetacognitionProblem SolvingResilience