Should we continue to spend money on nanotechnology? Groups engage in a problem-solving unique process around the newly emerging research field of nanotechnology. In order to propose a solution, the groups must research nanotechnology and its benefits and drawbacks. They develop several solutions and determine the best solution to present to the rest of the class.

Concepts

nanotechnology, problem solving techniques

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class prepare short reports about nanotechnology in order to understand what it is
• Divide the class into groups that have different topics besides nanotechnology and have each group share their discussions with the entire class

Classroom Considerations

• If this is the first time the class has used the creative problem-solving model, some additional guidance may be needed
• Provide Internet access in order to allow further research

Pros

• An engaging way to introduce a new topic
• The resource provides the information needed in order to implement the creative problem-solving model

Cons

• Rubric states that 40 is the maximum point possible; however, there are three attributes each worth 10 points