Case 5 of 20 · Problem Solving
Investigationbeginner⭐ 30 XP🚀 Mars Colony 2089What Could We Try?
🏗️ Building Challenge: Can you build a bridge using only paper and tape that holds a small toy.
🎯 Your mission
Identify the real cause.
⚡ The twist
The obvious answer is a trap. Look again.
What You'll Learn
Key Concept: Generating multiple solutions
Think About This
🏗️ Building Challenge: Can you build a bridge using only paper and tape that holds a small toy? Try it!
Thinking Steps
📖 Read!
Look at everything carefully. No rushing!
🧩 Connect!
Does this remind you of something you already know?
🖐️ Do It!
Time to try! Draw it, say it, or show it!
🏆 Awesome!
You finished! What was your favorite part?
Key Points
Understand generating multiple solutions
Apply problem solving to daily life
Practice this skill through investigations
Key Vocabulary
Try
To give something a go, even if you're not sure
Solution
The answer or fix to a problem
Why This Matters in Real Life
Every time you figure out how to reach a toy or open a tricky box, you're solving a problem! You're already a problem solver! 🦸
Talk About It
Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.
- 1Can you teach a stuffed animal about generating multiple solutions? They're a great audience! 🧸
- 2What was tricky? What was easy? Show with your thumbs — up 👍 or down 👎!
- 3Draw your favorite thing from today's lesson and put it on the fridge! 🎨
Solve the Case
Case 1
1 of 3First step to solve anything?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Pick one small problem at home and try solving it in 3 steps.
For the dinner table
“What was the hardest problem you solved this week — and how?”
Next Smart Case
We'll pick a case that matches exactly how well you're thinking right now.
Challenge a friend
Can they solve this case? Share it on IG, TikTok, or WhatsApp.
Ready?
What Could We Try?
Identify the real cause.
Full screen — no distractions
