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Introduction to Habits of Mind
Lesson 2: Minds and thinking
1. What do we mean by the word “mind”? What do humans do with their minds? Discuss
with the class.
2. Discuss in groups.
• What is intelligence?
• What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?
Share answers with the class.
3. Discuss in groups.
• Life is full of problems that need to be solved. Make a list of some of the problems
that we encounter in everyday life.
• It requires intelligence to solve problems. What sorts of things do intelligent
people do when they are trying to solve a problem? Write a list.
• Discuss with the class.
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