Big Problems

Pick a social problem that is currently affecting you or that you care about.


1. Gather information. Define the problem. List 3 facts about the problem.

2. Analyze information. What issues are related to this problem? What challenges need to be overcome before the problem will be solved?

3. Make a Plan. What steps need to be taken to solve the problem?

4. Determine the Solution. What is the outcome of following each of the steps?

5. Justify the Solution. Will this solution partially or completely solve the problem? Explain why.

6. Evaluate for reasonableness. How much work would it take to implement your solution?

Net Worth Project

Answer the following questions: 1. Define Net Worth 2. Pick a famous person/company who is alive. 3. What are they famous for? 4. What are their costs? 5. What is their net worth? 6. How did they make the money?

Ideas about Money

For this writing exercise, I want you to write a paragraph about the following question:


If you were an adult living on your own and had a paycheck, what kinds of things would you spend it on?