Learning Objective(s)
- Learners to demonstrate problem solving skills and use their decisiveness.
- There is only one way to complete the puzzle and most people will realise the correct order by making a mistake. This is okay, it is a great learning tool to learn from our own mistakes and it promotes resilience.
Instructions
- You have a Chicken a Fox and a bag of grain that you need to get across the river.
- You have a boat but it is only big enough for you and ONE other item.
- You need to work out how to get all items across the river one at a time, finishing with all of the items on the other side of the river.
- You cannot leave the chicken with the fox – the fox will have a chicken dinner
- You cannot leave the chicken with the grain – the chicken will eat the grain
- They will not eat each other when you are there, only once you leave them together.
Collecting and sharing student results
Learners will write down step by step instructions and present their solution/attempt to the group. Discussion can be held on constructive criticism and reflection.
Instructions
- You have a Chicken a Fox and a bag of grain that you need to get across the river.
- You have a boat but it is only big enough for you and ONE other item.
- You need to work out how to get all items across the river one at a time, finishing with all of the items on the other side of the river.
- You cannot leave the chicken with the fox – the fox will have a chicken dinner
- You cannot leave the chicken with the grain – the chicken will eat the grain
- They will not eat each other when you are there, only once you leave them together.
Collecting and sharing student results
Learners will write down step by step instructions and present their solution/attempt to the group. Discussion can be held on constructive criticism and reflection.
Assessment Methods
- Worksheet
- Observation
- Discussion
- Reflection
Resources needed
- Paper and pens
- OR
- A 'river' in the room, with a representation of a chicken, fox and grain (soft toys or printed cutouts)
- Instruction sheet