Steps to Solve a Problem
What is step #0 when you are solving a problem?
Take a deep breath
Stay calm
Stay relaxed
Ellie was rushing to leave her house this morning. When she got to work she realized she did not have her lunch with her.
What is the problem?
Ellie forgot her lunch at home
Julia forgot her lunch at home and decided to see if there is an extra school lunch she can eat instead.
What is good about this solution?
Free lunch
Won't be hungry
Easy to get
Julia forgot her lunch at home and decided to see if there is an extra school lunch she can eat instead.
What is bad about this solution?
May not be anything to eat
May not like what there is
Libby is going to the doctor to get her annual flu shot. Libby does not like to get shots.
Is getting a flu shot a choice or responisibility?
Responsibility
Even though Libby does not like getting shots, getting the flu shot is important to stay healthy.
What is the first step to solving a problem?
Marianne was drinking water during lunch. She accidentally knocked her water bottle over and the floor got wet.
What is the problem?
Water spilled and the floor go wet.
Eric forgot his apron for work at home so he decides to ask his supervisor to borrow one. Eric's supervisor gives him an apron for the day.
What is good about this solution?
On time for work
Follows the rules
Eric forgot his apron for work at home so he decides to ask his supervisor to borrow one. Eric's supervisor gives him an apron for the day.
What is bad about this solution?
Not prepared for work
Supervisor may not be happy
Mark goes to movement break and sees some people are dancing. Mark does not like dancing. Instead, he decides to play ping pong.
Is playing ping pong instead of dancing a choice or responsibility?
Choice
Mark made the choice to play ping pong since he does not like to dance.
After you figure out what the problem is, think about 3 _________.
Possible Solutions
Yaelle wants to get more seltzer at Target. She looks in her wallet and has $5. A pack of her favorite flavor costs $6.
What is the problem?
Yaelle does not have enough money for her favorite seltzer.
Jett left his headphones at home and it is time for a break. Jett wants to watch a video during his break so he plays his video out loud.
What is good about this solution?
Gets to do what he wants during break
Flexible to not use headphones
Jett left his headphones at home and it is time for a break. Jett wants to watch a video during his break so he plays his video out loud.
What is bad about this solution?
Might annoy friends
Melissa does not like wearing jackets. In the morning she sees it is 10 degrees out! Brrrrr! Melissa grabs a jacket even though she does not like wearing them.
Is this a choice or responsibility?
Responsibility
Melissa needs to wear a jacket to stay safe and healthy, even if she does not like wearing them.
After thinking about 3 possible solutions, identify what is ____ and ____ about each solutin.
Good and Bad
Pete is being observed by his teacher during a lesson at school. He is feeling nervous about being observed.
What is the problem?
Pete is feeling nervous
Julia is cooking with Meghan and accidentally flings a french fry on top of her head. Julia is a little embarrassed so she does not tell Meghan there is a fry on her head.
What is good about this solution?
Amir does not get more embarrassed
Meghan does not get mad
Julia is cooking with Meghan and accidentally flings a french fry on top of her head. Julia is a little embarrassed so she does not tell Meghan there is a fry on her head.
What is good about this solution?
Amir doesn't help Meghan
Meghan may feel sad
Meghan cooked lunch at school and used a few different dishes. She wants to hang out with her friends but realizes she still has some dishes to clean.
Is this a choice or responsibility?
Responsibility
Meghan used dishes at school so she has the responsibility to clean up after herself.
The last step of solving a problem is...
Picking a solution and trying it out
It is Monday morning and the Annex is very cold. The heat is off because last week was so warm.
What is the problem?
The Annex is very cold.
Emma is cooking himself dinner and realizes she is out of a few ingredients. She decides to order DoorDash instead.
What is good about this solution?
She eats dinner
Flexible to find something else to eat
Emma is cooking himself dinner and realizes she is out of a few ingredients. She decides to order DoorDash instead.
What is good about this solution?
Spending money
May take a little while for the food to arrive
Ryan goes to the library to get a book. She grabs a book about spring cooking recipes.
Choice or Responsibility?
Choice
Ryan went to the library and could choose to take out a book that is interesting to her.