Problem Solving in Social Studies – Flashcards

Considering whether adding a salad bar to a school lunch menu is cost effective is an example of weighing

The chart shows a typical school lunch menu. The menu would be considered a problem for students who do not like fish. have food allergies. do not eat lunch. have limited budgets.

After gathering information, a student using the problem-solving process should next consider options. implement a solution. weigh disadvantages. evaluate a solution.

Which statement best explains why it can be difficult to identify a problem? A problem can be simple or complicated. A problem can be personal or emotional. A problem can be large or small. A problem can affect people or places.

Which are the most likely options to consider for controlling the stray animal population in a town? Check all that apply. trapping animals and releasing them outside town building an animal shelter in a populated area encouraging more people to adopt pets starting a trap, neuter, and release program training animals to migrate to other environments

Which statement best summarizes what happens in the problem-solving step called "implementing a solution"? Implementing a solution involves putting a plan into action based on several factors. Implementing a solution involves asking if a solution was effective and fixed a problem. Implementing a solution involves proposing several alternatives in order to solve a problem. Implementing a solution involves weighing advantages and disadvantages to make a decision.

The chart shows information gathered as part of the problem-solving process. Based on the chart, what percentage of students at the school need special diets? 30 percent 40 percent 10 percent 20 percent

The most useful advantage of adding a vegetarian hot-food option to a school lunch menu is limiting the amount of food that is wasted by the school. presenting an additional choice for teachers and staff. providing an additional choice for students on restricted diets. reducing the cost of lunch options for students and teachers.

Gathering information helps someone consider ___________to solve a problem.

The chart shows a typical student lunch menu. An option for students with dietary restrictions would be replacing the tacos. adding a salad bar. not serving lunch. not serving pizza.