Real World Problem Scenario
Real World Problem Scenario (RWPS) connects educators with businesses that work in fields/industries that reflect the curriculum the educators are teaching in the classroom. The impact is in the process. "Problem Based Learning" is incorporated through a collaborative process to develop real world solutions for the business partner.
The business partner works with the educator to develop a scenario around a real world problem the business is dealing with or has dealt with.
The Real World Problem Scenario is then presented to the students. The students spend time in the classroom brainstorming and developing solutions with guidance from the educator. The business partner then comes back into the classroom so that the students can present their solution(s).
Hear directly from the eductors and business representatives involved in (RWPS):
Watch the Panel Session on RWPS from the BB2C 2023 Community and Career Connected Learning Summit. Hear from educators and business representatives who have utilized RWPS in the classroom/connected with RWPS by representing their business.
Adam Pontious, 8th Grade Math & Social Studies Teacher and Sean Hill, 8th Grade Math Teacher from Crooksville Middle School discuss using RWPS in their classroom.
Chance Friede, ELA Teacher at Shenandoah High School and Linn Yost, Owner of Micro Machine Works, Inc. being a part of RWPS.
Trevor Tom, Principal at Shenandoah High School discusses RWPS.
Click on the thumbnails below to access a PDF of each scenario and view videos, if the scenario has a video available.
Surveying: Plot use and measurement
Title: Surveying: Plot use and measurement
Business: Perkins Surveying
Grades: 8-10th
Caring For The Local Township
Title: Caring For The Local Township
Business: Belpre Township Trustee
Grades: 9-12th
Life After Warren (Portable) Mural
Title: Life After Warren (Portable) Mural
Business: Warren Local Schools
Grades: 8th
Helping to Stop Food Waste One Breakfast at a Time
Title: Helping to Stop Food Waste One Breakfast at a Time
Business: Rural Action
Grades: ELA
Picture Book Elevator Pitch
Title: Picture Book Elevator Pitch
Business: Tadgh Bentley
Grades: 5-6th
Cell Phones at Work
Title: Cell Phones at Work
Business: Bundy Baking Solutions
Grades: 11-12th
Library Usage by Teens
Title: Library Usage by Teens
Business: Washington County Public Library, Marietta
Grades: 7th
RWPS with Eye Care Associates
Title: RWPS with Eye Cre Associates
Business: Eye Care Associates
Grades: 11-12th
New School Courtyard Design
Title: New School Courtyard Design
Business: VSWC Architects
Grades: 8th
Monthly Savings Rate
Title: Monthly Savings Rate
Business: Farmers and Merchants Bank
Grades: 6th
Operation Open EARS: Student Thinkers. Real Solutions.
Title: Operation Open EARS: Student Thinkers. Real Solutions.
Business: OSU Extension Office: Eastern Agricultural Research Station, Noble County
Grades: 9th
Caldwell HS Banking Scenario
Title: Caldwell HS Banking Scenario
Business: Farmers and Merchants Bank
Grades: 12th
Inventory with Nutrien Ag Solutions
Title: Inventory with Nutrien Ag Solutions
Business: Nutrien Ag Solutions
Grades: 7th
Preparing Washington County for America 250
Title: Preparing Washington County for America 250
Business: Washington County Commissioner, Charlie Shilling
Grades: 11th
Best Practices in Research Methods
Title: Best Practices in Research Methods
Business: SE Ohio Port Authority
Grades: 11th
PCB Oil Transformer Explosion
Title: PCB Oil Transformer Explosion
Business: Mircobac
Grades: 11-12th
Village Cakery Commercial
Title: Village Cakery Commercial
Business: Village Cakery
Grades: 10-12th