A Statistical Odyssey for the Classroom

This is a guide for teachers on how to utilize Critikid's data analysis course, A Statistical Odyssey, in the classroom.

This course is self-paced and interactive, so each student needs their own course pass and device. (Group discounts are available. Email me at stephanie@critikid.com to learn more.)

I estimate that this course will take most students around 40 minutes to complete.

The lesson can be expanded by asking students to write new chapters for the story using the lessons they learned in the course. They could also turn them into skits!

The Statistical Shenanigans worksheet and lesson plan bundle accompanies this course well.

If you'd like to learn more about bringing A Statistical Odyssey into your school, you can Book a Meeting with me.

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Courses

Fallacy Detectors

Ages 8–12

Develop the skills to tackle logical fallacies through a series of 10 science-fiction videos with activities. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

US$15

Social Media Simulator

Ages 9+

Teach your kids to spot misinformation and manipulation in a safe and controlled environment before they face the real thing. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

US$15

A Statistical Odyssey

Ages 13+

Learn about common mistakes in data analysis with an interactive space adventure. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

US$15

Logic for Teens

Ages 13+

Learn how to make sense of complicated arguments with 14 video lessons and activities. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

US$15

Emotional Intelligence

Ages 5–7

Learn to recognize, understand, and manage your emotions. Designed by child psychologist Ronald Crouch, Ph.D. Recommended for ages 5 to 7.

US$10

Worksheets

Logical Fallacies Worksheets and Lesson Plans

Ages 8–12

Teach your grades 3-7 students about ten common logical fallacies with these engaging and easy-to-use lesson plans and worksheets.

US$10

Symbolic Logic Worksheets

Ages 13+

Worksheets covering the basics of symbolic logic for children ages 13 and up.

US$5

Elementary School Worksheets and Lesson Plans

Ages 7–10

These lesson plans and worksheets teach students in grades 2-5 about superstitions, different perspectives, facts and opinions, the false dilemma fallacy, and probability.

US$10

Middle School Worksheets and Lesson Plans

Ages 10–13

These lesson plans and worksheets teach students in grades 5-8 about false memories, confirmation bias, Occam’s razor, the strawman fallacy, and pareidolia.

US$10

High School Worksheets and Lesson Plans

Ages 13+

These lesson plans and worksheets teach students in grades 8-12 about critical thinking, the appeal to nature fallacy, correlation versus causation, the placebo effect, and weasel words.

US$10

Statistical Shenanigans Worksheets and Lesson Plans

Ages 13+

These lesson plans and worksheets teach students in grades 9 and up the statistical principles they need to analyze data rationally.

US$10

Printable Logical Fallacy Handbook

Ages 13+

A printable PDF explaining 20 common logical fallacies with real-world examples. Recommended for teens and adults.

US$5

Printable Logic Puzzle Cards

Ages 10+

Printable logic puzzle cards with answers and explanations. Varied levels mean they will challenge kids, teens, and even adults.

US$5

Printable Data Analysis Handbook

Ages 13+

A printable PDF explaining 8 common errors in data analysis with real-world examples. Recommended for teens and adults.

The Language of Science: Facts, Laws, and Theories

Ages 11+

This free science literacy worksheet teaches the difference between facts, laws, and theories and addresses common misconceptions. Recommended for grade 6 and up.