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Five simple strategies to sharpen your critical thinking

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Is the sky really blue? That might seem obvious. But sometimes things are more nuanced and complicated than you think. Here are five strategies to boost your critical thinking skills.

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As democracies worldwide face mounting challenges, communities across the globe are mobilizing to reform systems and reignite civic culture. A key component of any healthy democratic society is quality civics education. Through content and supporting lesson materials curated and designed by experts in the field, Democracy Lab is designed to give users a strong understanding of what democracy is, but also the role that engaged participation plays in helping it thrive.

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  • Video created by BBC Ideas
  • Lesson Plan created by Myra McCormick

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