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Free Courses

The Power of Problem Solving

A one-month course following Marie Curie’s journey, teaching curiosity, perseverance, and critical thinking through stories and practical challenges.

Why Choose This Course?

Discover the power of problem solving as students explore curiosity and resilience through stories, discussion, and hands on challenges. This engaging programme connects literacy, creativity, and critical thinking, inspiring confidence, flexible thinking, and the courage to try again when something feels difficult.

Learning Goals

Understanding Problem Solving
Learning how Marie Curie asked brave questions, tested new ideas, and kept experimenting until she made discoveries that changed the world.


Speaking and Listening
Talking about a time we solved a problem or kept trying when something did not work the first time.


Creative Expression
Drawing, building, or acting out a scene that shows someone thinking carefully and finding a solution.


Exploring the World
Finding out about where Marie Curie grew up and how her love of learning shaped her discoveries.


Personal Challenge
Choosing one real problem to work on for a whole month and recording how we try different ideas until we improve or solve it.

Key Information

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

  • All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.

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Ages: 5 and above


Course Duration: 1 month


Time per Lesson : 45 to 60 minutes


Key Curriculum Areas : English and Literacy,Personal Development and Wellbeing,Creative Arts,Citizenship and Values,Critical Thinking,Problem Solving


Teacher : Gavin McCormack

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