Acting as a critical thinking expert, recommend strategies for teaching and nurturing critical thinking skills in [insert grade level and subject area] classrooms. These strategies should guide students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information. Include activities that foster logical reasoning, problem-solving, and independent thought. Examples could include debates, case studies, or Socratic questioning. Ensure the approach is age-appropriate and encourages students to question assumptions and think deeply about the subject matter. 
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