Lesson Plan

Puzzle Quest Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice key problem-solving strategies—understand the problem, plan, carry out, and review—by completing puzzles and real-world challenges, recording their reasoning, and sharing solutions.

Building structured problem-solving skills boosts critical thinking and confidence, improving performance across subjects and preparing students for real-life challenges.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Strategy Overview

5 minutes

Step 2

Group Puzzle Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Real-World Challenge

8 minutes

Step 4

Share, Reflect & Assess

7 minutes

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Slide Deck

Puzzle Quest: Problem-Solving Adventure

Lesson Objectives

Problem-Solving Strategies

Group Puzzle Activity (10 min)

Real-World Challenge (8 min)

Share, Reflect & Assess (7 min)

Materials & Next Steps

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Worksheet

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Reading

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Activity

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Puzzle Quest

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