Sharpening Reasoning Skills Through Fun, Accessible Logic
Grades 6-8

Course Description:
In a world full of information — and misinformation — clear thinking is more important than ever. In The Fallacy Detective, students will learn how to spot faulty reasoning, ask better questions, and communicate their ideas with clarity and confidence.

Over six weeks, students will dive into real-world examples of fallacies, practice analyzing arguments, and develop the foundational logic skills needed for future academic success and life decision-making. With a blend of engaging discussions, interactive challenges, and creative projects, students will become true "fallacy detectives," prepared to spot bad reasoning wherever it appears — from everyday conversations to the media and beyond.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Recognize and define common logical fallacies

• Analyze arguments for clarity, truth, and reasoning strength

• Strengthen critical thinking and argumentation skills

• Build the habit of asking better questions and thinking before reacting

• Apply logical thinking to academic, media, and everyday situations

Course Includes:

• Weekly 60-minute live sessions (small group, highly interactive)

• Reading Assignments from The Fallacy Detective

• Fallacy Identification Games and Debates

• Creative Application Projects (Comics, Posters, Dialogues)

• Final Fallacy Detective Challenge Project

Materials Needed:

• A hard-copy of The Fallacy Detective, by Nathanial and Hans Bluedorn

• Notebook or journal for notes and exercises

• Internet access for reviewing real-world media examples (optional)

• Art supplies for projects (optional)