1. Choose one of the challenges below and work through the problem using the steps provided in the chapter:

• First, define the problem.
• Then, narrow the problem.
• Next, generate possible solutions.
• Finally, choose the best solution.

2. Read the posts of your classmates and choose two to respond to; preferably those who selected a challenge different than your own. Using your critical and creative thinking skills, how do you think your classmate defined and narrowed the problem? Do you feel he/she generated viable solutions; and would you agree with their choice of best solution? What other possible solutions can you generate?

• Discussion board posts and responses must be in written form.

Challenges:

• What can be done about childhood obesity?
• How do we stop bullying on the playground?
• How do we build communities beyond cliques?
• How do we honor the contributions of diverse cultures?
• How can we honor our veterans?
• How can we reduce our carbon footprint?
• How do we compete in a global economy?
• What is the purpose of education?
• Why is preserving the wilderness important?
• How can we have equitable elections?