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?