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Problems come in all shapes and sizes, but the first step in solving a problem is to identify just what the problem is. Through a series of games and activities, middle schoolers learn first to identify a problem, decide on a solution, and then determine if they can solve the problem themselves or if they will need assistance.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have participants keep all materials generated in the module in the folder they create for the course
Classroom Considerations
- First of four lessons in the Problem Solving module of the Overcoming Obstacles course
- Requires a soft object, a rolled-up sock, perhaps, for the toss game
Pros
- The simple three-step technique takes much of the anxiety out of problem solving
Cons
- None