Fallacy Detectors
Develop the skills to tackle logical fallacies through a series of 10 science-fiction videos with activities. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
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★★★★★I've been doing this myself as an adult and I find them easy to understand and entertaining. My eldest child, (8y.o.) started watching with me and said that...— Liliana
★★★★★So far my kids and I are loving the courses. Fallacy Detectors today was great and sparked a lively discussion about circular reasoning, when we’ve done it...— Kourtney
★★★★★This was so easy to comprehend for my child and was so engaging both us parents did it together with him. It took us by surprise how much he enjoyed it and how...— Jessica A.
★★★★★My 8 year old son LOVED [Fallacy Detectors] part 1 and had so much fun doing the quizzes! I also had a great time watching it and talking about it.— Megan, parent
★★★★★I learned about different types of fallacies which help me to identify them when having a conversation. I've been able to identify LOADS of circular reasoning!— Adèle, 9
★★★★★The videos are great! They're fun, engaging, and in just a few days, my son is understanding logical fallacies so much better than he was before, after like a year of lessons!— Anonymous
★★★★★[My daughter] followed the entire Fallacy Detector Part 1 and immediately asked to do the other classes as well ... we had a very long discussion about what she learned over dinner.— Nino, parent
★★★★★Critikid is an all-around great tool for children and teens who want to develop their analytical skills.— Ben, 15
★★★★★I did this course to assess critical thinking content for kids, as I feel it is sorely lacking generally in school curricular and may be one of the reasons for...— Dr Amy
★★★★★I LOVED it so much i think everyone should do it.— Advit
★★★★☆Great— Rachel
★★★★★I am exploring critical learning techniques for young students and am curious about the structure used.....seems consistency in delivery is...— Clinton Laird
★★★★★I always like doing math and puzzles, but The Fallacy Detectors was extra fun. And I spotted a fallacy in a book the other day!— Tessa, 9
★★★★★Fallacy Detectors has provided so much clarity for my child; he's had the best time running around using his newfound understanding of logical fallacies.— Tiffany F.
★★★★☆We're 3 homeschooled siblings (8, 10, 12) and we learned lots and had many discussions together about the fallacies. Our favorite parts were the videos with...— Frances Pinero
★★★★★This was a great experience for my kiddo. He was really motivated by the cool music and the effects used in the sessions. Listening in, I know I learned some -...— Amanda
About the course
Being able to spot logical fallacies helps to keep conversations on track.
In Fallacy Detectors, kids will learn to recognize and respond to logical fallacies as they go on an adventure through cyber-space. Their mission includes 10 short videos, writing tasks, and interactive quizzes.
- Video length: 3-4 minutes
- Estimated duration: 6 hours. This can be extended by adding the Worksheets and Lesson Plans.
For Teachers
Critikid offers classroom subscriptions that allow educators to give course access to an unlimited number of students. These subscriptions also include the supplementary teaching materials. To learn more, visit the For Schools page.
If you don’t need unlimited student access but are interested in the teaching materials, you can purchase the Logical Fallacies Teachers' Bundle. This includes one pass to Fallacy Detectors and the accompanying worksheets and lesson plans.
What is a logical fallacy?
Logical fallacies are bad arguments or flaws in reasoning. They often come up in conversation and debate.
Sometimes people commit logical fallacies intentionally to try to win arguments, but sometimes it’s accidental. Critikid’s goal is to teach kids how to recognize not only when others are committing logical fallacies, but also when they themselves are unintentionally committing them.
Which logical fallacies are covered in the course?
Fallacy Detectors Part 1 teaches 10 logical fallacies:
- Circular reasoning
- Burden of proof
- False dilemma
- Tu quoque
- Appeal to nature
- Hasty generalization
- Guilt by association
- Middle ground
- Slippery slope
- Sunk cost
To learn more about these fallacies, read Critikid's Logical Fallacy Handbook.
What are the usage rights for this course? Is it reusable?
When you purchase this course, it’s tied to the email address used at checkout (unless you click "Buy as a Gift"). This means you get access for one person, but they can run through the course as many times as they want. If you’d like a school license with multiple passes, visit the For Schools page.