Learning Outcome

Observes and understands cause and effect relationships in nature by forming simple hypothesis and uses observations to explain their hypothesis.

Objective

To kindle the creative ability of children and foster collective and demonstrative learning in them through relatable characters and situations.

Prerequisites

Awareness about the immediate surroundings.

Material required: Videos

Importance of situation analysis activity for the children:

Helps in developing:

1. Analytical and perspective thinking ability
2. Keen observation skills and listening skills
3. Communication ability and appropriate questioning mind set
4. Logical reasoning and critical thinking ability
5. Problem solving skill
6. Appropriate responding skill i.e. adaptability skill

Introduction

The teacher can start the class with usual greetings. The teacher can explain to the children that they will assist the children to understand and resolve everyday problems. The teacher can start by narrating the following example:
Situation: Ganga forgot her lunch at home and realized it just before lunchtime. How will you help Ganga to have lunch?
The teacher can start giving suggestions like:

• Ganga should double-check her school bag to confirm that she had actually forgotten to pack her lunchbox.
• Ganga can inform her teacher and the teacher can help Ganga by giving her lunch from school’s lunch supplies.
• The teacher can advise her to double check that she has taken her lunch box with her to school every morning before leaving home.
• The teacher can prompt the children to give similar solutions and encourage them.
• The teacher can continue this exercise by giving more situations to solve.

Situation 1: Classroom Clean up

Situation: After art class, the classroom was very messy with papers and crayons everywhere.

One of the possible solutions:

• The teacher asked everyone to pitch in and help clean up. With everyone working together, the classroom will be tidy again in no time.
• The teacher should encourage every child to come up with solutions.
• The teacher should discuss each solution and come up with pros and cons of each solution.

Observation:

The children will learn to analyse situations and come up with possible solutions.

Conclusion:

The children will be able to suggest solutions and understand the feasibility, pros and cons of the solutions suggested.

Video: Situation 1 – Classroom clean up – Coming soon

ISL Video: Situation 1 – Classroom clean up – Coming soon

Situation 2: Difficulty with Math Problem

Situation: Ram was having trouble solving a math problem and felt frustrated. 

One of the possible solutions:

• Ram raised his hand and asked the teacher for help. The teacher explained the problem in a different way, and Ram understood it better.
• The teacher should encourage every child to come up with solutions.
• The teacher should discuss each solution and come up with pros and cons of each solution.

Observation:

The children will learn to analyse situations and come up with possible solutions.

Conclusion:

The children will be able to suggest the solutions and understand the feasibility, pros and cons of the solutions suggested.

Video: Situation 2 – Difficulty with Math problem – Coming soon

ISL Video: Situation 2 – Difficulty with Math problem – Coming soon

Situation 3: Class Bully

Situation: Sheela saw a classmate being teased by another student and didn’t know what to do.

One of the possible solutions:

• Sheela remembered what her teacher had said about bullying. She told the teacher what was happening, and the teacher intervened to stop the bullying.
• The teacher also talked to the class about being kind to each other.
• The teacher should encourage every child to come up with solutions.
• The teacher should discuss each solution and come up with pros and cons of each solution.

Observation: 

The children will learn to analyse situations and come up with possible solutions.

Conclusion:

The children will be able to suggest the solutions and understand the feasibility, pros and cons of the solutions suggested.

Video: Situation 3 – Class bully – Coming soon

ISL Video: Situation 3 – Class bully – Coming soon

Situation 4: Lost Library Book

Situation: Mahesh couldn’t find the library book he had borrowed and was worried about telling the librarian.

One of the possible solutions:

• Mahesh decided to be honest and tell the truth to the librarian. The librarian appreciated his honesty and helped him look for the book. They eventually found it in the classroom’s reading corner.
• The teacher should encourage every child to come up with solutions.
• The teacher should discuss each solution and come up with pros and cons of each solution.

Observation: 

The children will learn to analyse situations and come up with possible solutions.

Conclusion:

The children will be able to suggest the solutions and understand the feasibility, pros and cons of the solutions suggested.

Video: Situation 4 – Lost library book – Coming soon

ISL Video: Situation 4 – Lost library book – Coming soon

Situation 5: New Student

Situation: Mahesh couldn’t find the library book he had borrowed and was worried about telling the librarian.

One of the possible solutions:

• The teacher asked the class to be friendly and welcoming.
• Reshma invited Sara to play with her during recess. Sara was happy to make a new friend and started to feel more comfortable in her new school.
• The teacher should encourage every child to come up with solutions.
• The teacher should discuss each solution and come up with pros and cons of each solution.

Observation: 

The children will learn to analyse situations and come up with possible solutions.

Conclusion:

The children will be able to suggest the solutions and understand the feasibility, pros and cons of the solutions suggested.

Video: Situation 5 – New student – Coming soon

ISL Video: Situation 5 – New student – Coming soon

Situation 6: Spilled Paint

Situation: During an art project, Lal accidentally spilled paint all over the table.

One of the possible solutions:

• Lal quickly told the teacher, who helped him clean up the mess.
• The teacher reminded the class that it’s important to clean up accidents right away and to be careful with supplies.
• The teacher should encourage every child to come up with solutions.
• The teacher should discuss each solution and come up with pros and cons of each solution.

Observation: 

The children will learn to analyse situations and come up with possible solutions.

Conclusion:

The children will be able to suggest the solutions and understand the feasibility, pros and cons of the solutions suggested.

Video: Situation 6 – Spilled paint – Coming soon

ISL Video: Situation 6 – Spilled paint – Coming soon

Situation 7: Broken Chair

Situation: One of the classroom chairs broke when Shilpa sat on it.

One of the possible solutions:

• Shilpa told the teacher about the broken chair. The teacher thanked her for reporting it and arranged for the maintenance staff to fix it. Meanwhile, Shilpa used a different chair.
• The teacher should encourage every child to come up with solutions.
• The teacher should discuss each solution and come up with pros and cons of each solution.

Observation: 

The children will learn to analyse situations and come up with possible solutions.

Conclusion:

The children will be able to suggest the solutions and understand the feasibility, pros and cons of the solutions suggested.

Video: Situation 7 – Broken chair – Coming soon

ISL Video: Situation 7 – Broken chair – Coming soon

Situation 8: Missing bottle

Situation: At the end of the day, Rahul couldn’t find his water bottle.

One of the possible solutions:

• Rahul asked his teacher for help. The teacher suggested checking the lost and found box. Rahul found his bottle there and learned to keep track of his belongings better.
• The teacher should encourage every child to come up with solutions.
• The teacher should discuss each solution and come up with pros and cons of each solution.

Observation: 

The children will learn to analyse situations and come up with possible solutions.

Conclusion:

The children will be able to suggest the solutions and understand the feasibility, pros and cons of the solutions suggested.

Video: Situation 8 – Missing bottle – Coming soon

Video: Situation 8 – Missing bottle – Coming soon

Situation 9: Group Activity

Situation: During a group activity, Wealth out of waste, Fatima and her classmates couldn’t agree on how to start.

One of the possible solutions:

• The teacher suggested they take turns sharing their ideas and then tell others in the group. By listening to each other and working together, they came up with a great idea and enjoyed the process.
• The teacher should encourage every child to come up with solutions.
• The teacher should discuss each solution and come up with pros and cons of each solution.

Observation: 

The children will learn to analyse situations and come up with possible solutions.

Conclusion:

The children will be able to suggest the solutions and understand the feasibility, pros and cons of the solutions suggested.

Video: Situation 9 – Group activity – Coming soon

ISL Video: Situation 9 – Group activity – Coming soon

Situation 10: Class Pet Care

Situation: The class was taking care of a puppy, but Sri forgot to feed it on his assigned day. The teacher called him that day to ask whether he had fed the puppy.

One of the possible solutions:

• Sri told the teacher that he forgot to feed the pet puppy. The teacher showed him where the food was kept and reminded him of his responsibility. Sri made sure to feed the puppy every day from then on, learning about the importance of responsibility.
• The teacher should encourage every child to come up with solutions.
• The teacher should discuss each solution and come up with pros and cons of each solution.

Observation: 

The children will learn to analyse situations and come up with possible solutions.

Conclusion:

The children will be able to suggest the solutions and understand the possibilities, pros and cons of the solutions suggested.

Video: Situation 10 – Class pet care – Coming soon

Video: Situation 10 – Class pet care – Coming soon

Check list for teacher:

Activity	Yes	No	Sometimes
Children can:
Understand the gist of the problem
Understand the root cause of the problem
Suggest solutions
Consider the feasibility of the solutions when proposing them
Discuss/understand the pros and cons of suggested solutions
Understand other’s suggestive solutions/approaches
Show willingness to learn from others suggestions
Be tolerant and can relate to the characters in the situations

Home Activity

Have a conversation with your parents and ask one simple problem that your mother faced at work / home. Ask the same question to your father. Suggest solutions to their problem. If they have found a solution, understand their solution as well.

Teacher Resource Document

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