THE PROBLEM SOLUTION PROCESS:
THE RISE OF THE SKY-LOTUSOur World FamilyLanguage Arts Kelly Piedmont
Grade 8January 15, 2013
Looks can be deceiving…
What you see…
Is not always what you get!
Step 1
Problems experienced
Brainstorm
World hunger
Drug Abuse
Sky Lotus Population
Pollution
recession
Domestic violence
Step 2
Problem: The Sky-Lotus is spreading!
The people involved are: -people across the US including Charlotte, NC.-people around the world including Tokyo, Japan.
Sky-Lotus (flesh-eating flower) introduced to N. America in 2003.
As of 2010, 25% of families in Charlotte have the SL growing near them.Compared to 20.7% of Tokyo families.
SL first discovered in 1952 in Paris, France.
Step 3Causes Effects
Problem experienced is:Increase of Sky-Lotus, a harmful,
flesh-eating flower.
Spores and seeds transferred overseas.
SL grow at a rampant rate.
Health Concerns
Lack of awareness causes SL to spread.
School absences.
Lack of homework completion by students.
Step 4
Solutions to the problem
Who might help solve this problem?
Local political leaders
Scientists
Families
Teachers
Students
Contact CDC
Set up study groups
Write letters to local politicians.
Step 5Advantage #1It is free— peer tutors will work as volunteers.
Advantage #2Peer tutors will help increase homework production.
Advantage #3Students will be motivated to go to school by realizing the importance of education.
Set up study groups for students affected by the SL.
Best Possible Solution
Step 6
Create a peer tutor sign-up sheet in allschools affected.
Send letters home tostudents affected bySL.
Set up schedule.
Begin one-on-one peer tutoring program.
Use positive reinforcementand track progress.
Steps of Implementation
Step 7The CounterargumentStudents affected by the SL will not increase motivation. This is actually false. When the students begin to realize that completing homework increases their grades, overall GPA, and success later in life, they will become more motivated.
Students will not sign-up to peer tutor unless they are getting paid. False! Students who peer tutor will earn community service hours and learn the value of hard work and dedication. These tutors will also be more likely to earn other privileges in school and at home.
Works CitedNeuman, William. "Videos of Chávez Promote
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"Year of the Principal." Freedom Helps Fuel Innovation. The Charlotte Observer, n.d. Web. 08 Jan. 2013.
Voosen, Paul. "Psychological Risks Loom in Tokyo Water Warning." The New York Times. N.p., 24 Mar. 2011. Web. 8 Jan. 2013.
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