This is a $.99 textbook (as of March 2019) that is offered by Amazon for reading on a Kindle. Anybody can read Kindle books—even without a Kindle device—with the free Kindle app for smartphones and tablets. Download the app for your device and start reading for free. 'Logic to the Rescue is designed to teach kids critical thinking. A combination of fiction and non-fiction, it weaves examples of logical fallacies into a fictional sword-and-sorcery fantasy. Simple examples for testing a hypothesis and setting up experiments in chemistry and physics are integrated into the plot. Who will it appeal to? Kids ages 10 to 14, though adults who want to brush up on their knowledge of logical fallacies such as post hoc ergo propter hoc, ad hominem, and counting the hits may also enjoy the book.'
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook designed for children 10-14.
Recommended Uses:
This material can be used to support in-class activities, homework, or to accompany other learning materials on logic and critical thinking.
Technical Requirements:
Requires use of free kindle app which can be used on mobile phones, tablets, kindles, pc and mac computers.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The major learning goal of this Kindle e-book is to teach logic and thinking to middle-school children.
Children and teachers will discuss logic and scientific method through the examples in the book.
Target Student Population:
Middle school, students, parents, librarians and teachers
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Necessary to be able to use the Kindle app or have a Kindle reader. Reading ability is at middle school level.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
A fun way to explore logical thinking and the scientific method. It is a well written and charming fantasy story. Our heroine, a 14 year old debating club member faces danger and uses logic to solve many problems. It is part of a series - the other books cost more than .99.
Concerns:
None
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The educational benefits will be apparent to teachers. The story is likely to engage younger students. The story combined with classroom discussion could promote conceptual understanding. Kindle books allow highlighting note taking and flashcard creation, which might add to educational value.
Teachers can easily incorporate this into a reading class or ELA class. It can also be used to support logic and thinking in a math or science class.
Concerns:
None
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
This material can be easily incorporated in classes that have access to Kindle Readers or the Kindle App on desktop or mobile devices.
its fantasy-based story quality should be attractive to a younger audience.
Concerns:
The book at times is free, but currently the cost of $.99 is not prohibitive.
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