1. Problem Solving Objective: Today we will solve and justify strategies in solving non-routine problems.

2. Norms and Expectations 1.No put downs. 2.State your opinion as a positive alternative. 3.Recognize the hard work of others. 4.All members are expected to participate. 5.Encourage everyone to participate and share.

3. Problem Solving Strategies

4. A farmer has emus and alpacas in one paddock. When she counted, there were 38 heads and a hundred legs. How many emus and how many alpacas are in the paddock? There may be more of one type of animal. Find as many different strategies as you can to solve this problem. Be prepared to explain and present your strategies and solutions to the class. Emu Alpaca

5. Debrief of the Task

6. Objective: Today we solved and justified strategies in solving non- routine problems.

7. Wrap-Up How could you use these strategies in real life?

8. Extension Problem A group of goats and ducks have a total of 99 heads and legs. There are twice as many ducks as there are goats. How many are there of each?