Sai Moukthika Ganumpally

Sai Moukthika Ganumpally attends high school in Olympia, Washington.

Critical thinking is analyzing and making judgments about information, and making decisions free of internal and external biases. Currently, the ability to think critically is decreasing as people rely on quick answers and turn to social media. Critical thinking is important since it’s not taught at schools, students are just expected to know it. In today’s world, the ability to think critically is decreasing, people aren’t able to think for themselves, and with self-perception, you end up tricking yourself into thinking what you want to think, and your opinion can get lost in the influence of others. To address this I have hosted several engaging lessons for 3rd to 5th graders, focusing on developing their reasoning and problem-solving, laying the groundwork for better critical thinking skills. In addition to this, I will be organizing several fundraisers centered on minds, such as Rubix Cubes and Brain Games; these games can stimulate your brain as you have to think and process differently. By promoting these activities, the aim is to create a more thoughtful community where individuals are more equipped to make informed decisions. Extending these efforts, I have also created a website where people can access resources and game challenges; this website also contains educational materials and discussion groups.

Extending these efforts, I have also created a website where people can access resources and game challenges; this website also contains educational materials and discussion groups. 

Here is the link to the website. https://moukthika1119.wixstudio.com/critical-thinking-1