Problem Solving – Developing Solutions and Strategies
This is a National FFA LifeKnowledge Middle School lesson (MS.52, “Developing Solutions and Strategies”) focused on building relationships by meeting new people. Through scenario activities, picture discussions, and a teach-back exercise, students explore the benefits of meeting new people, the elements of formal and informal settings, and the challenges they may face when meeting others. The lesson includes transparency masters, a problem-solving strategies framework, scenario worksheets, and an in-class assessment.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Summarize the benefits of meeting new people.
- Define three elements of formal and informal settings for meeting new people.
- Identify two challenges when meeting new people and offer one solution for each.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- Middle School
- Materials
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- Writing surface
- Transparencies and overhead projector
- HS.52.TM.A-one copy
- HS.52.TM.B-one copy
- HS.52.TM.C-one copy
- 1 deck of playing cards-one card per student
- 1 prize-candy bar, pen, homework pass are examples
- HS.52.Assessment.A-one copy per student
- Unit
- Stage Two of Development-We
- Problem Area
- How Do I Build Relationships with Others?
- Precepts
- H3 Develop and maintain relationships.
- Resources
- Foster, Chad. Teenagers Preparing For The Real World. National FFA Essential Learnings, 2003.
- Key Terms
- Formal settings; Informal settings
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NL-ENG.K12.4Communication Skills – Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.