by Future Problem Solving Program International
Our Community Projects program encourages students to apply our problem-solving process in their communities to create lasting change.
by Future Problem Solving Program International
Our Community Projects program encourages students to apply our problem-solving process in their communities to create lasting change.
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Age range / Year group
Location / Region
Online
Cost
Free
Prize highlight
Not listed
Entry format
Online
Team size: individual
Our Community Projects program encourages students to apply our problem-solving process in their communities to create lasting change. Students identify a real world problem or area of concern in a community of their choosing, develop a project proposal using the 6-step process, implement an action plan, and document progress in a project report and supporting materials like a portfolio.
Our Community Projects program encourages students to apply our problem-solving process in their communities to create lasting change. Students identify a real world problem or area of concern in a community of their choosing, develop a project proposal using the 6-step process, implement an action plan, and document progress in a project report and supporting materials like a portfolio.
Choose an area of concern
Develop a project proposal
Implement the action plan
Document and compile supporting materials
Present your project at affiliate finals
Junior – Grades 4 to 6
Middle – Grades 7 to 9
Senior – Grades 10 to 12
Students may work on projects in teams of any size or on an individual basis
Entry cost
Free
What's included
Free Entry
Choose an area of concern: Identify a real world problem or area of concern to address in a community of your choosing.
Develop a project proposal: Use the 6-step problem-solving process to analyze the area of concern and develop an action plan.
Implement the action plan: Focus on carrying out the project action plan in the chosen community.
Document and compile supporting materials: Document progress in a project report and supporting materials such as a portfolio (and a video as part of supporting materials).
Present your project at affiliate finals: Present projects at affiliate finals for a chance to attend the annual International Conference in June.
Junior – Grades 4 to 6
Middle – Grades 7 to 9
Senior – Grades 10 to 12
Students may work on projects in teams of any size or on an individual basis
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