Help students build critical thinking and problem-solving skills with these engaging What Would You Pack? Task Cards! This set includes 48 discussion cards where students decide what items they would pack for unique real-life situations, adventures, emergencies, caregiving tasks, and imaginative scenarios.
Students read each prompt, choose 5 important items to pack, and explain their reasoning. Food and water are already included, so students must think carefully about what additional items would help them succeed in each challenge.
From babysitting twins to surviving a snowstorm to spending a week on the moon, students practice flexible thinking, decision-making, and communication skills in a fun and engaging way.
What’s Included
- 48 scenario task cards
- Full-color version
How It Works
- Read each scenario.
- Choose 5 items to pack.
- Food and water are already included.
- Explain why each item was chosen.
- Share and compare answers with classmates.
Scenario Types Included
- Real-life situations
- Emergency scenarios
- Adventure challenges
- Caregiving situations
- Imaginative problem-solving tasks
Skills Practiced
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Decision-making
- Speaking and reasoning
- Flexible thinking
- Communication skills
Why Teachers Love This Resource
- Highly engaging open-ended activity
- Encourages thoughtful discussions
- Multiple possible answers promote creativity
- Great for speaking practice
- Easy to prep and reuse
Perfect For
- ESL / ELL speaking practice
- Critical thinking lessons
- Speech therapy sessions
- Morning work
- Small groups
- Fast finishers
- Whole-class discussions
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