Logical Fallacies (7th-12th)

Service Description

Classes will be held on 1/25, 1/22, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7. In a world full of ads, social media debates, news headlines, and even dinner-table arguments, people try to convince us of things every day—sometimes fairly, sometimes not. This fun, fast-paced class teaches you how to spot the “tricks” and weak spots in arguments so you can think more clearly, argue more fairly, and not get fooled.You’ll learn the most common logical fallacies (the sneaky errors people make when they reason), recognize them in real-life examples (TikTok comments, political speeches, YouTube videos, and even your friends’ excuses), and practice building stronger arguments of your own.No boring lectures—just games, memes, short videos, debates, and plenty of “Aha!” moments.What You’ll LearnThe top 20+ logical fallacies every smart person should know (ad hominem, straw man, false dilemma, slippery slope, appeal to emotion, bandwagon, and many more) How to politely call out bad reasoning without starting a fight How fallacies show up in advertising, politics, news, and everyday life How to make your own arguments stronger and more honest Critical-thinking tools you can use in school essays, debates, and real-world decisions