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Critical Thinking – Creative Problem Solving

Critical Thinking · Level 3 · Worksheet 4 of 5 · CCSS: SL.3.1d, W.3.4 · Practice Set 10

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
You spill juice all over your homework right before school. What can you do?
Your team must move a balloon across the room using only a folder as a fan. What's your plan?
Your class needs to design a way to keep a snack fresh for a whole week without a fridge. What's your strategy?

3 What If?

🌈 Use your imagination! What would really happen?

"What If" Question	What might happen?
What if you could hear what animals were thinking?
What if every classroom had a window to a different country?
What if your bike left a trail of light behind it?
What if plants grew instantly the moment you planted a seed?

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:

+ Bonus Thinking Practice

Use this quick challenge for Set 10.

Riddle: What kind of room has no doors or windows?

Explain how you knew.