Future Problem Solvers

Have you ever heard of Desertification?  Throughout the months of November and December some curious and hard working fifth through eighth grade students researched, explored, and discussed a problem solving scenario that involved the dehydration and decay of land caused by desertification.   These talented students wrote challenges that may occur in the futuristic scenario that they read and attempted to offer solutions to their fictional problems.  Future Problem Solving is an excellent opportunity for advanced learners to work together to read, discuss and solve futuristic scenes and analyze and evaluate these thought provoking situations.  More opportunities will be available during the second semester for students to work together and capitalize on their critical and creative thinking skills.