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As featured in the Member Promotion Forum, MK is heading to the Future Problem Solving International Conference in June. In FPS, the kids are assigned a very broad topic to research. When they get to the competition, they are given a very narrow problem (something marginally related to the broad topic) and are given two hours in which to come up with solutions to it.
This is the broad topic for the International Conference -
Green Living
International Conference - If the global environment is to be saved for future generations, many experts warn that more of the world’s citizens need to participate in “green living.” This means using materials that reduce pollution of all types in various aspects of daily life, thereby reducing consumption of fossil fuels, and producing less waste. Homes, clothing, and other everyday items can be made of recycled materials. Alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power can be used in the home or office. But how necessary are these changes in the way people live? Do the benefits of change justify the economic costs and personal inconveniences of green living? What other consequences of change are likely to occur, and can these consequences be mitigated? If necessary, how can people be persuaded to change the way they live for the sake of the planet’s future health and well-being? |
MK's advisor asked me to help come up with resources that the kids could use in researching the topic. In addition to finding sources by using my mad library skillz, I figured that I'd ask you guys if you had any suggestions.
Thanks.
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