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Critical Thinking – Creative Problem Solving

Critical Thinking · Level 3 · Worksheet 4 of 5 · CCSS: SL.3.1d, W.3.4

Level 3 ⭐⭐⭐

1 Think of Many Uses

💡 How many different uses can you think of for each object? Be creative!

2 Solve the Problem

🛠️ Read each problem. Think of a creative solution!

Problem	Your Solution
It's raining and you don't have an umbrella. How can you stay dry?
You're at a friend's house and you realize you left your homework at home. What do you do?
Your team needs to build the tallest tower using only 20 paper cups. What's your strategy?

3 What If?

🌈 Use your imagination! What would really happen?

"What If" Question	What might happen?
What if animals could talk?
What if there was no gravity for one hour?
What if school only lasted 2 hours a day?
What if you could breathe underwater?

4 Invent Something New

🚀 Invent something that would make life easier or more fun. Describe it!

My invention is called:

What it does:

How it works:

Why people would want it:

Draw your invention:

4 Explain Your Reasoning (SBA Practice)

On the state test, you need to explain HOW you think, not just WHAT you think. Practice explaining your reasoning clearly.

Question: Describe a problem from real life that is similar to one you solved on this page. Explain what strategy you would use and why.

My answer:

How I figured it out (explain step by step):

How I know my answer makes sense: