The Problem-Solving Expedition is an activity designed to help students develop a growth mindset by brainstorming solutions to common classroom problems. This game promotes teamwork, resilience, and the understanding that challenges are opportunities for growth.
The Mission Briefing
Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery with the Problem-Solving Expedition, a game-based activity that transforms classroom challenges into thrilling quests. Students will become Problem-Solving Explorers, using their super brains and teamwork to solve common classroom mysteries. The goal is to brainstorm as many creative and effective solutions as possible, focusing on collaboration and creativity.
Inside Your Explorer’s Kit
The Problem-Solving Expedition (13 pages) includes everything you need to guide your students through this challenge:
- Teacher’s Guide: A comprehensive guide with instructions for the activity, including objectives, materials needed, preparation steps, and a five-part activity flow.
- Student Activity Sheet: A printable sheet where students can create their personal detective profile and write down their solutions.
- Problem Cards: A set of six unique problem scenarios to be printed and cut out. The problems cover common classroom issues such as non-participating students during group work, a student feeling like giving up on a math problem, and arguments over a classroom item.
- Timer: A timer to keep track of the time limit for each problem-solving session.
The Expedition’s Rewards
Using the Problem-Solving Expedition activity sheet helps cultivate key student competencies:
- Boosts Responsible Decision-Making: The activity helps students apply moral reasoning and sound, values-based judgments when making choices.
- Fosters Self-Directed Learning: It encourages students to be curious, reflective, and persevering in their learning journey. They take responsibility for their own learning, driven by their passion and purpose.
- Promotes Collaboration and Dialogue: The game is designed to encourage students to dialogue, discuss, and reflect on solutions with their peers.
- Encourages Integrity: The lesson concludes by emphasizing that we can work together to solve problems, and every challenge is a chance to learn and grow. This aligns with the core value of integrity, which involves upholding ethical principles and having the moral courage to do what is right.
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Grade:
SG: Primary 3 onwards
UK: Year 3 onwards
US: 3rd Grade onwards
Format of download: PDFĀ
