Exploring Problem and Solution Concepts

The video tutorial focuses on identifying problems and finding solutions through various scenarios. It begins with a milk spill, demonstrating a simple problem-solving process. The teacher then explores other situations, such as a runaway dog, receiving a bad grade, dropping an ice cream cone, moving to a new school, and a lonely recess. Each scenario is used to illustrate different problem-solving strategies, emphasizing that there can be multiple solutions to a problem. The lesson aims to help students recognize problems and think creatively about solutions.

What was used to clean up the spilled milk?

• A sponge

• A vacuum cleaner

• A comb

• A paper towel

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What is a problem?

• A solution

• An obstacle that needs fixing

• A type of food

• A game to play

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is a solution?

• A new problem

• A way to fix a problem

• A type of dance

• A question

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What did the teacher use to bring the runaway dog back?

• A whistle

• Calling its name

• Dog treats

• A toy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What solution was suggested for improving a bad grade?

• Studying more

• Skipping school

• Ignoring the grade

• Blaming the teacher

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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What was one solution for the dropped ice-cream cone?

• Crying over it

• Asking for a refund

• Buying a new one

• Leaving it on the ground

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What can Harold do to feel better about moving to a new school?

• Forget his old friends

• Never go to school again

• Stay in his room

• Talk to his parents

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a good way to make a new situation less intimidating?

• Avoiding it

• Making a plan

• Running away

• Complaining about it

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How can you help someone who is sad?

• Do something fun together

• Make fun of them

• Tell them to stop being sad

• Ignore them

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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What should you do if you see someone alone at recess?

• Laugh at them

• Tell them to find friends

• Join them

• Ignore them

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3