Problem Solving
What is problem solving?
recognizing a challenge, understanding the nature of the challenge, and creating an effective plan to solve the challenge.
You board the bus/subway and scan your Septa Key, but your Septa Key is not working
1.Wait until it is ready and scan it again.
2.Use your emergency money
Describe safety rules for crossing the street at an intersection
1.Stop at the intersection
2.Press the crosswalk button
3.Keep your eyes on the signal
4.When the walk sign comes on
5.Look left and right to check for cars
6.Cross the street if it is safe
What does leisure mean?
Leisure is doing things you enjoy
How can you prioritize time for leisure?
Possible answers: call a friend to hang out; schedule it in bullet journal
You get to the bus/subway stop to go to the community center, but you just missed it
Stay calm and check when the next bus/subway is coming
Describe 2 locations where you should stop and check for traffic before continuing to walk
Possible answers: intersections with streetlights, crosswalks, entrance/exits of shopping centers
Name two places where you can participate in leisure activities
Possible answers: local community center; the library
Who is a safe person to ask for directions if you are lost in the community?
Crossing guard, police officer, or cashier in a store.
You are waiting for the subway/bus after leaving the community center when someone comes up to you and starts asking you for directions. They then continues to ask more information like your name, where you’re going, and where you live…
Possible answers: speak up and say “I don’t feel comfortable sharing that information.”; tell someone near you; walk into a nearby store where there are more people around and call someone you trust
What are some things you can do to make sure you and your belongings are safe when you use public transit?
Possible Answers: avoid traveling when it’s dark; only carry necessary items and money; be aware of your surroundings; let someone know where you are going and when you will be back; don’t leave your personal items alone
Name five healthy leisure activities
Possible answers: reading a book; playing a sport; exercising; hanging out with friends; doing a group activity
When you're feeling stressed
Possible answer: use a relaxation technique such as the 54321 method
You are waiting for your bus that is scheduled to arrive at 11:30am. It is 11:40 am and the bus still hasn’t arrived. What are some ways you can check when the next bus will come?
Possible answers: download the SEPTA mobile app, use google maps, call 511
What should you do if you feel unsafe while walking in the community?
Possible answers: call someone you trust when walking; go into a store
Free leisure activities to participate in
Possible answers: free concerts in the park; going to programs offered by the library
Barriers to leisure involvement
Possible answers: not enough time; no money; negative attitudes
When you realize you got on the wrong bus/subway
Possible answers: get off at nearest stop and use google maps to identify correct bus/subway needed to get to your destination
List 5 items you need before you go into the community
Possible Answers: wallet; septa key; emergency money; ID; phone
Name three outdoor recreational activities
Possible answers: swimming; basketball; bike riding