When is something true? Do we think with our emotions or our reasoning? Who determines what truth is? Criticat encourages children in elementary school to think critical about media messages. Reflecting critically on media, the message, and the messenger makes them resilient against fake news. In a series of philosophical stories, Criticat takes on the role of a philosophical detective cat and teaches children in a playful manner to distinguish between fact and fiction.
What's it about
The manual consists of stories and an exciting series of questions and thinking exercises.
How to use it
The adventures of Criticat teach children to recognize thinking errors and fake news. The engaging stories help children:
- Stay alert to manipulation and serve as preparation,
- Investigate media messages with a critical mindset.
What you need
- Download the manual below for all the information and print it yourself.