Saving Sam: A Fun Team Challenge in Problem Solving

Join in on a creative problem-solving challenge to save Sam, who is stuck after his boat capsized. Using only 4 paper clips and specific rules, devise a safety procedure for the future. Work with your team to figure out how to rescue Sam without touching him, the boat, or the life preserver directly. Can you find the solution and prevent Sam from drowning? Dive into this engaging activity that involves critical thinking and teamwork.

• Team Challenge
• Problem Solving
• Safety Procedure
• Creative Thinking

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1. Saving Sam Intro lab

2. I can problem solve using the scientific method with a team. Warm Up: What is a dilemma or problem you have solved lately? How did you go about solving it? Turn in: Signed syllabus (only back sheet- front STAYS IN BINDER) in completed work bin on front desk. WARM UP

3. Sam has been spending his summer boating on the Great Lakes. But he s not too bright (after all, the brains of worms are pretty small!) He s never learned how to swim and he never wears his life preserver. The worst has happened- Sam s boat capsized and he is stuck! Fortunately, his life preserver is in the boat, but unfortunately he does not know how to reach it without falling off and drowning. Saving Sam!!

4. Save Sam and create a safety procedure for the boat company in case of future repeats. Your Task

5. How can your team save Sam using only 4 paper clips, while each person can only touch one paper clip, without drowning Sam? you may not touch the boat, Sam or the life preserver with anything but paperclips you may not puncture the life preserver (or it won t float) or Sam (he will die!) if you knock Sam off, you must restart. The Problem

6. 1 Gummy Worm 1 Life Saver Gummy 1 Cup 4 Paper clips Materials and Set Up

7. I will tell you when to start sharing with your group! Read all directions carefully!! ****Is your name on your paper? You may begin!