Saving Sam: Paperclip Rescue Challenge
Saving Sam
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Sam is stuck on a boat,
and how he got there is
not important, but Sam
can't swim and the boat
is capsized. To get to
shore, Sam needs to
retrieve a life jacket
from underneath the
boat so that he can float
to shore.
Your Objective
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You and your partner's job is to save Sam by retrieving
the life jacket from under the boat and putting it on
Sam. Unfortunately, the only tools you can use to
accomplish this task are paperclips. (2 per group)
Rules for “Saving Sam”
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You cannot touch Sam, the boat, or the life
preserver with your bare hands.
Important Things to Know . . .
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A gummy worm is used to represent Sam, a gummy life
saver is the life preserver and an overturned cup
represents the boat.
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worms are hermaphrodites, and Sam is technically both
boy and girl, which makes the name rather
appropriate.
Lab Discussion Questions
1. How did you and your partner figure out
how to save Sam?
2. Would it have been easier if you were
working alone? Why or why not?
3. Was there a clear leader in your group?
Did someone call the shots or make
decisions
4. Could Sam be saved if you had only one
paperclip?
In this unique challenge, participants must use paperclips to save "Sam," represented by a gummy worm, from a capsized boat. Work with a partner to retrieve a life jacket from under the boat without touching Sam or the boat. Engage in critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork to accomplish the task using limited resources. Reflect on the experience through guided discussion questions focusing on decision-making, leadership, and problem-solving strategies.
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Setting Up the Scenario Setting Up the Scenario Sam is stuck on a boat, and how he got there is not important, but Sam can't swim and the boat is capsized. To get to shore, Sam needs to retrieve a life jacket from underneath the boat so that he can float to shore.
Your Objective You and your partner's job is to save Sam by retrieving the life jacket from under the boat and putting it on Sam. Unfortunately, the only tools you can use to accomplish this task are paperclips. (2 per group)
Rules for Saving Sam You cannot touch Sam, the boat, or the life preserver with your bare hands.
Important Things to Know . . . A gummy worm is used to represent Sam, a gummy life saver is the life preserver and an overturned cup represents the boat. worms are hermaphrodites, and Sam is technically both boy and girl, which makes the name rather appropriate.
Lab Discussion Questions 1. How did you and your partner figure out how to save Sam? 2. Would it have been easier if you were working alone? Why or why not? 3. Was there a clear leader in your group? Did someone call the shots or make decisions 4. Could Sam be saved if you had only one paperclip?
