Lesson Plan

Problem-Solving Flow Chart

Students will apply a four-step collaborative problem-solving model—brainstorming, divergence, convergence, and consensus—to analyze a real-world scenario and co-create a single consensus solution.

This lesson strengthens critical thinking, communication, and collective efficacy, preparing students to tackle complex academic and real-world challenges through structured collaboration.

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Review and Set Up

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Question

5 minutes

Step 2

Vocabulary Spotlight

5 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Carousel

20 minutes

Step 4

Discussion & Convergence

10 minutes

Step 5

Closing Thought & Reflection

5 minutes

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Idea-Generation Toolkit

Learning Objectives

Four-Step Problem-Solving Flow Chart

Key Vocabulary

Interactive Carousel Instructions

Team Roles

Scenario Prompt

Ready to Brainstorm?

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Brainstorm to Breakthrough

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