Problem-Solvers: Project Ideas
In this post-field trip project, students take a deeper dive into real-world challenges, apply their knowledge to skill-building scenarios, and see firsthand how they can have a positive impact on the world.
Choose a core subject area to explore problem-solving project ideas for your students.
You can download and print this Design Thinking worksheet
to help your students organise their work!
to help your students organise their work!
Problem-Solvers: Language Arts
Issue #1: Pesticide use in food
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Debate pesticide use on crops destined for human consumption. Attempt to reach a compromise that satisfies all stakeholders.
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Debate pesticide use on crops destined for human consumption. Attempt to reach a compromise that satisfies all stakeholders.
Issue #2: Persuasive Communication
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You’re the mayor! Write a speech to convince your local constituents to choose local produce.
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You’re the mayor! Write a speech to convince your local constituents to choose local produce.
Problem-Solvers: Mathematics
Issue #1: Water Efficiency Challenge
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How can we use math to figure out the best times to water crops so that we use less water but still grow healthy plants?
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How can we use math to figure out the best times to water crops so that we use less water but still grow healthy plants?
Issue #2: Pest Prediction Challenge
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How can we use data to predict when pests might attack crops and find ways to stop them?
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How can we use data to predict when pests might attack crops and find ways to stop them?
Problem-Solvers: Science & Technology
Issue #1: Pesticides in and on food
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How can we reduce or remove the effects of pesticides on the human body and the environment?
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How can we reduce or remove the effects of pesticides on the human body and the environment?
Issue #2: Keeping soil healthy
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How can technology help us keep track of the soil's health to grow better crops while minimizing the use of chemicals?
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How can technology help us keep track of the soil's health to grow better crops while minimizing the use of chemicals?