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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 6

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're building a fort and run out of blankets. What can you do?
Your team must keep a paper cup upright while carrying it across the room on a book. What's your plan?
Your class needs to create a way to water plants automatically while everyone is on break. What's your strategy?

3 What If?

🌈 Use your imagination! What would really happen?

"What If" Question	What might happen?
What if the moon was close enough to visit by bike?
What if you could talk to your pet and understand it perfectly?
What if it was your birthday every single day?
What if colors made sounds when you looked at them?

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 6.

Riddle: What can travel around the world while staying in one corner?

Explain how you knew.