20% Time Initial Problem (Post 1)

Problem Solving

Students, you may have noticed from time to time as you go about your day that there are problems everywhere in need of solving. You may have seen problems that other people face as well as problems you may face. In order to stimulate some thought leading into our 20 percent projects, I want you to watch the video below for Clean Bottle, an invention that met the need of a cyclist as he was exercising. After you watch the video, I would like you to reflect on problems that you experience in your everyday lives and how you could possible solve those problems. Remember that these problems can come from any experiences you have, not just in school. Once you have come up with 3 problems that you experience, I would like for you to comment on this post with your three problems. Please make sure that you provide plenty of detail such as why it is a problem.

Below is an experience that I have every morning:

In the morning, my dogs always have to go use the bathroom. When they go outside, their paws get wet from the dew or from rain. They then track this water and dirt back into the house onto the floors and the carpets. I need to find a way of drying their paws before they enter the house when their paws are wet. 

This is just one example of the many problems we can face from day to day. I would like to see your comments reflect the detail and specificity in the example that I just provided. If you have questions, feel free to ask.

Below is the video you need to watch: