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Problem-Solving Adventure

Lesson Plan

Problem-Solving Adventure

Problem Solving

This lesson engages students in a fun, game-based activity to enhance their problem-solving skills. Through a simple and interactive game, students will work together to solve a problem, fostering teamwork and critical thinking. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential life skills such as collaboration, communication, and creative thinking.

Audience

Kindergarten to 4th Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Printable Cards, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Briefly introduce the concept of problem-solving.
  • Explain that today, students will play a game to practice solving problems together.

Step 2

Game Activity

10 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a set of printable cards that present a simple problem scenario.
  • Instruct students to discuss and decide on a solution as a group.
  • Encourage creativity and teamwork as they work through the problem.

Step 3

Discussion

3 minutes

  • Gather students back together.
  • Use the discussion questions to reflect on the problem-solving process.
  • Encourage students to share their solutions and thought processes.
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Discussion

Problem Solving Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the problem-solving process and share solutions.

What was the problem your group had to solve?

Encourage students to describe the problem in their own words.







How did your group decide on a solution?

Discuss the steps taken and how decisions were made collaboratively.







What did you learn about working together?

Highlight the importance of teamwork and communication in problem-solving.







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Worksheet

Problem Solving Cards

Cards with simple problem scenarios for students to solve in groups.




A cat is stuck in a tree. How can you help it get down?







You have a puzzle with missing pieces. What can you do?







Your friend is feeling sad. How can you cheer them up?




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