| COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING | |||||
| Community Problem Solving (CmPS) provides one of the most significant learning experiences available to a student–confronting a real-life problem. A community problem may be one that exists within the school setting, local community, region, state or nation. | |||||
| WHO
may participate? |
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| Any student,
parent or teacher. A team is limited to 15 students and 5 adults.
There is no limit to the number of projects or teams; two or more
schools may combine to form a team. CmPS
Divisions are: |
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| Junior - Grades 4-6 | Middle Grades - Grades 7-9 | High School - Grades 10-12 | |||
| WHEN should I begin? | |||||
| Start today--begin generating ideas immediately. |
Get
Recognized! |
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| The following are deadlines for CmPS: | |||||
| December
12, 2008: Intent to Submit |
January
23, 2009: Progress Report |
March
6, 2009: Projects must be received |
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| HOW
do I begin? |
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| Generate ideas from classroom discussions, local issues, literature, local newspapers, agencies, magazines, and churches as well as from the students themselves. Interview community members for ideas about problem areas. Talk with city officials, school board members and leaders of community action groups. | |||||
| WHAT is required? | |||||
| The registration fee is only $50 per team. Each registered team receives a packet of materials to aid them in their project. Additional materials can be purchased through International FPSP. You can contact FPSP toll-free at 1-800-256-1499 or visit their website at www.fpsp.org. | |||||
| WHY offer Community Problem Solving? | |||||
| To recognize the outstanding contributions our young people make in their community through the application of problem solving skills. To qualify for participation in the International FPSP Conference. | |||||
| WHEN is evaluation? | |||||
| FPS trainers evaluate projects in March. The top-ranking project in each division receive recognition. State division winners advance to the International FPSP Conference. | |||||
| Questions? | |||||
| Contact Brenda Darnell at KAAC at bdarnell@kaac.com | |||||
| Right Click here to download the Registration Form. | |||||