Creative Problem Solving

Creative Problem Solving "teaches critical thinking skills so students know how to apply what they know to solve problems" (Odyssey of the Mind, 2007).  Each challenge will inspire students' to look at a problem from a different angle and to use their strengths or learning style to solve a unique problem.  These are hands-on challenges that are sure to engage all students.

Here are some excellent creative problem challenges.  These challenges allow teams to show off their creative problem solving skills in a short, unrehearsed presentation.

Challenges are between 5 - 10 Minutes in length

Sources:

Instant Challenge Book 2 - Destination ImagiNation

Lots of Problems Many Solutions

General Information About instant Challenge

Info on Instant Challenge

Three Types of Instant Challenges

Tips for Instant Challenges

Questions to Ask Students After a Challenge

A Few Instant Challenge Activities to Get You Started

Discovery

Clean Up

Character Dibate

Ball Journey

Ball Tag

Paper Tower

Ping Pong Pasta