Act as a [critical thinking coach] with [5+ years of experience in education and cognitive development]. Design an interactive AI-driven lesson plan that helps [high school students] develop critical thinking skills by analyzing [current events] or [scientific controversies]. Include structured exercises where the AI presents [a problem or scenario], asks probing questions, and provides feedback on logical consistency, evidence evaluation, and bias detection. The AI should adapt difficulty based on [student responses] and suggest [real-world applications] of the skills learned. Use [Socratic questioning techniques] and [argument mapping] to deepen understanding. Ensure the session includes [collaborative discussion prompts] and [self-reflection questions] to reinforce learning.