Learners challenge assumptions, map problems, test safe prototypes and adapt solutions when conditions change.
A familiar solution stops working after a new constraint appears. Learners must question assumptions and test a safer alternative.
Each mission introduces its own vocabulary through examples, scenarios and knowledge checks.
Complete missions in order for the clearest progression.
This mission helps learners understand what "non-linear" or "lateral" thinking means (thinking outside the box), recognize that sometimes straightforward solutions don't work, and creativity is needed and use the skill responsibly and explain the reasoning behind a decision. The aim is confident judgement, not risky independence.
This mission helps learners learn to identify and challenge assumptions that limit thinking, practice questioning "normal" uses of objects or standard approaches and use the skill responsibly and explain the reasoning behind a decision. The aim is confident judgement, not risky independence.
This mission helps learners practice solving problems with minimal tools or materials, encourage improvisation and resourcefulness in hypothetical scarcity scenarios and use the skill responsibly and explain the reasoning behind a decision. The aim is confident judgement, not risky independence.
This mission helps learners understand that conditions might shift unexpectedly, and solutions must evolve, learn to reassess problems when new information appears and use the skill responsibly and explain the reasoning behind a decision. The aim is confident judgement, not risky independence.
This mission helps learners practice staying calm and curious when the path isn't clear, learn that uncertainty can spur innovation rather than fear and use the skill responsibly and explain the reasoning behind a decision. The aim is confident judgement, not risky independence.
This mission helps learners use visual tools (mind maps, sketches) to generate and organize creative ideas, understand that seeing problems from multiple angles can reveal hidden solutions and use the skill responsibly and explain the reasoning behind a decision. The aim is confident judgement, not risky independence.
This mission helps learners focus on one type of problem-finding or creating shelter with limited resources, stimulate creativity by repurposing materials and spaces and use the skill responsibly and explain the reasoning behind a decision. The aim is confident judgement, not risky independence.
This mission helps learners apply non-linear thinking to secure water and energy in unlikely ways, explore methods like rainwater capture, solar reflectors, or bike-powered generators and use the skill responsibly and explain the reasoning behind a decision. The aim is confident judgement, not risky independence.
This mission helps learners understand that trial-and-error is part of the creative process, learn that mistakes are learning opportunities, not failures and use the skill responsibly and explain the reasoning behind a decision. The aim is confident judgement, not risky independence.
This mission helps learners review all skills: questioning assumptions, adapting, visualizing, experimenting, help students see how these approaches apply to everyday challenges, not just survival scenarios and use the skill responsibly and explain the reasoning behind a decision. The aim is confident judgement, not risky independence.
Review the supervision indicator before practical activities. Encourage learners to explain their reasoning and treat asking for help as a positive learning outcome.