Indholdsfortegnelse for March 2025 i Magic Logic

Magic Logic|March 2025

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Welcome to Magic Logic, the monthly magazine that will challenge your mind and stretch your thinking in new and exciting ways. Our pages are filled with a wide variety of logical activities, puzzles, and brain teasers that are designed to stimulate your brain and sharpen your thinking skills. At Magic Logic, we believe that thinking is magical - when you unlock the mysteries of logic and reasoning, you can transform the way you see the world and achieve amazing things. Whether you’re an experienced puzzle solver or just getting started, Magic Logic has something for you. Our content ranges from easy to challenging, so you can find the perfect level of difficulty to suit your needs. So get ready to be amazed, entertained, and challenged by the power of logic…

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Magic Logic|March 2025

What’s the DIFFERENCE?

SUBTRACTION PUZZLES FOR CRITICAL THINKING The Terrific Ten! Name:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Directions: Use the numbers 1-10 once and only once in the hexagons below. Subtract the digits in adjacent hexagons and record the difference in the hexagon below. (Note: The order of the numbers does not matter.) Can you solve it more than one way? Fun with Fifteen! Directions: Use the numbers 1-15 once and only once in the hexagons below. Subtract the digits in adjacent hexagons and record the difference in the hexagon below. (Note: The order of the numbers does not matter.) Can you solve it more than one way? Name:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Answer Key: The Terrific Ten: More than…

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Magic Logic|March 2025

What Are They Thinking?

A. What’s Happending? 1. Where do you think the children are? 2. Whose party do you think this is? 3. Tell a story about what is going on in the picture. Present the following story as a foundation for the remainder of the items in this lesson: It is Danny’s 10th birthday! Danny invited his friends Emily, Alex, Joseph and Stephen to his house for a birthday party. First they played some games. Then Danny and his friends watched a movie. While they watched a movie, everyone ate pizza. Finally it was time for cake! After everyone sings, Danny will open his presents. B. Facial Expressions & Gestures Have the students look closely at each character’s face. For each character, ask the following: • What shape are his/her eyes? Mouth?…

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Magic Logic|March 2025

THE CRITICAL THINKING TOOLKIT: SOCRATIC CIRCLES

“A prudent question is one half of wisdom.” – Francis Bacon NAME: SOCRATIC CIRCLES Have you ever had a discussion where the focus is on thoughtful dialogue instead of just trying to ‘get the answer right’? That’s exactly what Socratic Circles - sometimes called Fishbowl activities - are all about. They’re a collaborative activity inspired by the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, where students get into nested circles to explore and analyze a topic or text. The basic version is where the ‘inner’ circle actively participates in the discussion while the ‘outer’ circle observes (and sometimes evaluates) their peers’ contributions. It has lots of variations that emphasize various skills or interactions, though! The basis of a good discussion circle is collaborative interactions: asking open-ended questions, actively listening to other people, thoughtfully…

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Magic Logic|March 2025

The Syrian Bear

The Syrian brown bear is a remarkable mammal that plays a vital role in the Middle Eastern ecosystem. Their diet of small animals such as rodents and larger animals such as deer and wild boars helps to maintain a balanced food chain. These bears also have a unique adaptation to eat fruits and vegetables when food is scarce. Despite their importance in the food web, the Syrian brown bear is endangered due to habitat loss and poaching. Experts estimate that there are less than 500 of these bears left in the wild. Nevertheless, the Syrian brown bear remains a symbol of wildlife conservation in the region, and efforts are being made to protect and preserve the species and its habitat. The Syrian brown bear’s shaggy brown fur is a notable…

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Magic Logic|March 2025

Top tips for…

MANAGING STRESS Know your own stress signs Have strategies that work for you Talk openly about stress Check in with others EMOTIONS Know your own emotions Learn to manage your own emotions Recognize emotions in others Build positive relationships LIFE LEARNING Learn wherever you are today Join in sports, hobbies and clubs Talk to people in different jobs Learn the way that suits you best MANAGING TIME Write out your tasks each day Make a routine and stick to it Don’t overload yourself Use a visual schedule…

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