Grade 6
Future Civilization Problem Solving
Future Civilization Problem Solving
How can an understanding of the past help prepare for the future?
How can an understanding of the past help prepare for the future?
In this year long unit of study, adapted from the International Problem Solvers Program, students combine creative and critical thinking to explore the concepts of problems, sub-problems, and the creation of solutions using a systematic structure. Teams must work cooperatively, communicate effectively, organize and productively utilize their time, as they apply creative brainstorming in the development of viable solutions to presented problems. Students should be able to:e examine the information and prioritize based on need, develop viable solutions to presented problems and respectfully work in teams honoring multiple perspectives.
In this year long unit of study, adapted from the International Problem Solvers Program, students combine creative and critical thinking to explore the concepts of problems, sub-problems, and the creation of solutions using a systematic structure. Teams must work cooperatively, communicate effectively, organize and productively utilize their time, as they apply creative brainstorming in the development of viable solutions to presented problems. Students should be able to:e examine the information and prioritize based on need, develop viable solutions to presented problems and respectfully work in teams honoring multiple perspectives.
Wordmasters
Wordmasters
How can the meaning of words be used to understand the advanced vocabulary relationships within an analogy?
How can the meaning of words be used to understand the advanced vocabulary relationships within an analogy?
Students develop an understanding of the relationship between words while solving complex analogies in the Wordmasters Challenge. Students should be able to identify the relationship within specific analogy types, understand and apply advanced vocabulary, develop verbal reasoning abilities, and address higher-order thinking.
Students develop an understanding of the relationship between words while solving complex analogies in the Wordmasters Challenge. Students should be able to identify the relationship within specific analogy types, understand and apply advanced vocabulary, develop verbal reasoning abilities, and address higher-order thinking.