HS.94 Introduction to Group Problem Solving
This is a National FFA LifeKnowledge high school leadership lesson (HS.94) titled “Introduction to Group Problem Solving.” Through role-playing, a problem-solving puzzle, and group discussion, students learn to establish ground rules for effective teamwork, identify and apply the steps of group problem solving, and distinguish between effective and ineffective problem solving. The lesson includes an interest approach, teaching strategies, application activities, transparencies, handouts, and an assessment.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Set the steps for effective group problem solving.
- Identify steps in solving a problem.
- Differentiate between effective and ineffective problem solving.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- HS.94.AS.A Role Playing Skit—one per student
- HS.94.AS.B Role Playing Cards copied and cut apart
- Transparency of HS.94.TM.A
- Transparency of HS.94.TM.B Scrap paper
- Overhead projector
- Writing utensils in three different colors
- Note cards with review exercise written on them
- Tape or means of sticking cards to a visible surface
- Transparency of HS.94.TM.C
- HS.94.Assess—one per student
- Unit
- Stage Three of Development—DO
- Problem Area
- How Does the Vision Get Accomplished?
- Precepts
- J4: Solve problems.
- Key Terms
- Problem, Brainstorm, Map, Solution
- Resources
- Leadership Curriculum Guide, National Association of Secondary School Principals.
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NS.9-12.1Science as Inquiry — Develop understanding of scientific inquiry.